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