Riverman- Nick Drake

"Betty said she prayed today for the sky to blow away or maybe stay"

I have finally been able to sleep in.  First time this summer.  It felt good.  Other than that, I am planning to go to my old high school's orchestra concert.  My old orchestra teacher is retiring.  So sad.  She taught me everything about the violin.  I think she had the most faith in me when playing. 

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Some of the best orchestrations I have ever heard is in any of Nick Drake's songs.  He really was one of the most talented artists of our time.  Such a shame that he died so young.  Riverman has beautiful orchestrations.  Each section is featured and with gorgeous harmonies.  All the minor-major transitions are so smooth and natural.  It is so beautiful.

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