River Man

Betty came by on her way
Said she had a word to say
'Bout things today and the falling leaves Said she hadn't heard the news
Hadn't had the time to choose
A way to lose what she believes

Gonna see the riverman
Gonna tell him all I can
About the plan for my return If he tells me all he knows
'Bout the way his river flows
And all night shows in summertime

Betty said she prayed today
For the sky to blow away
Or maybe stay, she wasn't sure
For when she thought of summer end Calling for her mind again
She lost the pain, and stayed for more Gonna see the riverman
Gonna tell him all I can
About the ban on feeling free If he tells me all he knows
'Bout the way his river flows
I don't suppose there's one for me