R.E.M. - Fables Of The Reconstuction : Old Man Kensey
 

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Fables Of The Reconstuction



Old Man Kensey





Old Man Kensey wants to be a sign painter



First he's got to learn to read



He's gonna be a clown on TV.



Flags at his elbow, time to breath



(That's my folly) I believe







Drink up the lake, Kensey's away



(That's my folly) That's my mistake







Old Man Kensey wants to be a goalie



First he's got to learn to count



He's gonna be a clown on a circus mount



Letters to me signed in sopped up tar



(That's my folly) Kensey's going far







John, Bill and Ted, stand on your head



(That's my folly) I'm ready to go







Old Man Kensey wants to be a dog catcher



First he's got to learn to stand



He's gonna be a clown in a marching band



Letters to me signed ransom greed



(That's my folly) I believe







Drink up the lake, John, Bill and Ted,



(That's my folly) That's my mistake



Kensey's away, stand on your head



(That's my folly) I'm ready to go