Ask The Old Ones

I hate to see you go
round and round again
losing what you found again
I hate to see you go
round and round again
losing what you found again

you come back to me
ragged and worn
shiny on the outside but inside torn
is it such a puzzle
where you're meant to be
ask the old ones

I hate to see you go
round and round again
losing what you found again
a new girl on your arm
she loves you like a good luck charm to keep her safe and warm

she promises a simple life
a lovely home and a doting wife
but I can see you looking to the side
out to the ocean

the old man lets you know
his time is almost done.
he's ready to move on.
the plans for you are laid
but can you take your place
will you accept your fate

she wants you but without the mess the dozen cousins
and the spirit guests
and maybe she's the one
to lead you home
ask the old ones

you come back to me
ragged and worn
shiny on the outside but inside torn
is it such a puzzle
where you're meant to be
ask the old ones

round and round and round again round and round and round again
round and round and round again

lyrics & melody Nikki Berry 2007 - Guitar/arr. Gary Easterbrook