Tom: C
Introdução: C Cm
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Betty came by on her way
Ab
Said she had a word to say
C
About things today
And fallen leaves.
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Said she hadn't heard the news
Ab
Hadn't had the time to choose
C
A way to lose
But she believes.
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Going to see the river man
Ab
Going to tell him all I can
C
About the plan
For lilac time.
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If he tells me all he knows
Ab
About the way his river flows
C
And all night shows
In summertime.
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Betty said she prayed today
Ab
For the sky to blow away
C
Or maybe stay
She wasn't sure.
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For when she thought of summer rain
Ab
Calling for her mind again
C
She lost the pain
And stayed for more.
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Going to see the river man
Ab
Going to tell him all I can
C
About the ban
On feeling free.
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If he tells me all he knows
Ab
About the way his river flows
C
I don't suppose
It's meant for me.