Betty came by on her way
said she had a word to say
about things today
and fallen leaves
Said she hadn't
heard the news
hadn't had the time
to choose
a way to lose
But she believes
Gonna see the river man
going to tell him
all I can
about the plan
For lilac time
If he tells me
all he knows
about the way
this 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 rain
calling for her mind again
she lost the pain
and stayed for more
Gonna see the river man
Gonna tell him
all I can
about the ban
on feeling free
If he tells me
all he knows
about the way
this river flows
I don't suppose
it's meant for me
Ooh how they
come and g...o
Ooh how they
come and g...o