Follow — Richie Havens

Let the river rock you like a cradle
Climb to the treetops, try it if you're able
Let your hands tie a knot across the table
Come, and touch the things you cannot feel

And close your fingertips and fly where I can't hold you
Let the sun, rain fall and let the dewy clouds in-fold you
And maybe you can sing to me the words I just told you
Of all the things you're feeling ain't what they seem
Then don't mind me 'cause I ain't nothing but a dream

The mockingbird sings each different song
Each song has wings, they won't stay long
Do those who hear think he's doing wrong?
While the church bell tolls its one note song
And the school bell is tinkling to the throng
Come here where your ears cannot hear.

And close your ears, child, and try and listen to what I tell you
Follow in the darkest night the sounds that may impel you
And the song that I am singing may disturb, or serve to quell you
Of all the sound you're hearing ain't what they seem
Then don't mind me 'cause I ain't nothing but a dream

The rising smell of fresh cut grass
Smothered cities choke and yell with fuming gas
I hold some grapes up to the sun
And their flavor breaks upon my tongue
With eager drowns we taste our strife
And fill our lungs with seas of light
Come taste and smell the waters of our time

And close your lips, child, so softly I might kiss you
Let your flowered perfume out and let the winds caress you
As I walk on through the garden I am hoping I don't miss you
Of all the things you taste ain't what they seem
Then don't mind me 'cause I ain't nothing but a dream

The sun and moon both arise
And we'll see them soon through days of night
But now silver leaves on mirrors bring delight
And the color of your eyes are fiery bright
While darkness blinds the skies with all its light
Come see where your eyes cannot see

And close your eyes, child, and look at what I'll show you
Let your mind go reeling out and let the breezes blow you
And maybe when we meet suddenly I will know you
Of all the things you see ain't what they seem
Then don't mind me 'cause I ain't nothing but a dream

And you can follow.