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Betty came by on her way
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Said she had a word to say
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About things today
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And fallen leaves.
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Said she hadn't heard the news
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Hadn't had the time to choose
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A way to lose
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But she believes.
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Going to see the river man
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Going to tell him all I can
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About the plan
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For lilac time.
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If he tells me all he knows
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About the way his river flows
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And all night shows
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In summertime.
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Betty said she prayed today
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For the sky to blow away
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Or maybe stay
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She wasn't sure.
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For when she thought of summer rain
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Calling for her mind again
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She lost the pain
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And stayed for more.
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Going to see the river man
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Going to tell him all I can
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About the ban
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On feeling free.
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If he tells me all he knows
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About the way his river flows
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I don't suppose
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It's meant for me.
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Oh, how they come and go
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Oh, how they come and go
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River Man
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| Nick Drake |
