Strange Song - Kevin Ayers

Well, i met a traveller

Never did learn his name;

His eyes were bright coloured

But not both the same

He shook my hand warmly

I could tell he was strong

And he answered my questions

By singing this song

One find it, two lose it

Same everywhere;

One make it, two take it

Mostly don’t care

Well, it rained all that night

And in the morning, rain still

And i saw the traveller

At the top of the hill

He was laughing at the thunder

And banging a gong

And, at the top of his voice

He shouted his song

One find it, etc

When the storm had died down

He came to my door

And he looked really happy

As he dripped on the floor

He said, «please excuse me

But i won’t stay long;

Just give me what you don’t want

And then i’ll move on, singing

One find it, etc

Said he had to keep going

But he didn’t say where

When i offered him money

He refused with a glare

Then he roared out with laughter

As ht picked up his gong

And he left without looking back

Singing his song:

One find it, etc. (repeat)