River Man

<br>Betty came by on her way<br><br>Said she had a word to say<br><br>About things today<br><br>And fallen leaves.<br><br><br><br>Said she hadnt heard the news<br><br>Hadnt had the time to choose<br><br>A way to lose<br><br>But she believes.<br><br><br><br>Going to see the river man<br><br>Going to tell him all I can<br><br>About the plan<br><br>For lilac time.<br><br><br><br>If he tells me all he knows<br><br>About the way his river flows<br><br>And all night shows<br><br>In summertime.<br><br><br><br>Betty said she prayed today<br><br>For the sky to blow away<br><br>Or maybe stay<br><br>She wasnt sure.<br><br><br><br>For when she thought of summer rain<br><br>Calling for her mind again<br><br>She lost the pain<br><br>And stayed for more.<br><br><br><br>Going to see the river man<br><br>Going to tell him all I can<br><br>About the ban<br><br>On feeling free.<br><br><br><br>If he tells me all he knows<br><br>About the way his river flows<br><br>I dont suppose<br><br>Its meant for me.<br><br><br><br>Oh, how they come and go<br><br>Oh, how they come and go