作曲 : Nick Drake
 作词 : Drake
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.

Going to 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 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.

Going to see the river man.
Going to tell him all I can.
About 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 & go.
Oh,how they come & go.