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RIVER MAN (NICK DRAKE, ©1969)

BETTY CAME BY ON HER WAY
SAID SHE HAD A WORD TO SAY
‘BOUT 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
‘BOUT 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
‘BOUT 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

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from Journeys by Night, released June 30, 2011

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Caesar Gergess Paris, France

French singer, Caesar Gergess has released a debut album called Journeys by Night in 2010. His second album Out Of Love was released in 2019. His barytone voice and natural rawness regarding strong emotions are highlighted by piano magic, theremin, strings and synths. From jazz to house music, he will capture your heart. Listen to Caesar Gergess, support his music. ... more

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