River Man

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
 Gonna tell him all I can
 About the plan
 For lilac time.
 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 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
 'bout the ban
 On feeling free.
 If he tells me all he knows
 About the way his river flows
 I don't suppose
 It's meant for me.
 Oh, how they come and go
 Oh, how they come and go