River Man

Written in 5/4 time and using standard guitar tuning, Drake regarded “River Man” as one of his finest. It appeared on the album Five Leaves Left. Like all Drake’s songs, it was not appreciated during his… Read More [Verse 1]

Betty came by on her way

Said she had a word to say

'Bout things today

And fallen leaves

[Verse 2]

Said she hadn't heard the news

Hadn't had the time to choose

A way to lose

But she believes

[Chorus 1]

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

[Verse 3]

Betty said she prayed today

For the sky to blow away

Or maybe stay

She wasn't sure

[Verse 4]

For when she thought of summer rain

Calling for her mind again

She lost the pain

And stayed for more

[Chorus 2]

Gonna see the river man

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

It's meant for me

[Outro]

Oh, how they come and go

Oh, how they come and go