John Kay - Giles Of The River lyrics

Words and music by Walter Becker and Donald f*gen I spent my life twenty years in the basin My only friend was a man of much more He lied with power in his weary eyes 'till day came And all at once I knew his name Giles of the river…comin' in to make my precious day Giles of the river…comin' in to tell one tale and take My breath away…and he's on his way He took me down through good times late departed And through the world as it was and will be By bad self I watched you as you hung your head out my door But you won't grieve me no more © 1972 Almo Music Inc./Red Giant Music Inc. (ASCAP)