One hapless day I took my place On a reckless stage, holding up the rain For the world to see an olives tree Where I gave it all away
I heard a fox say something He said; "I'm not tame, But I see you're looking, looking the other way" You know you can't involve what you can't absolve Because you gave it all away
Will you hold it against me When tomorrow comes?
While I'm headed home Down this washboard road I'll do my best to hold you up along the way Hold on, melody Don't let go of me Even if you can't arrest me for the day Even if you can't arrest me for the day
