R. E.M. lyrics - Old Man Kensey

(Ayers/Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe)



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

Flexes his elbow taunt and free

That's my folly, I believe

Drink up the lake Kensey's awake

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 be signed and dropped off

Kensey's going far

John, Bill and Ed, 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 be signed ransom greed

That's my folly, I believe

Drink up the lake, John, Bill and Ed,

That's my folly, that's my mistake

Kensey's awake, stand on your head

That's my folly, I'm ready to go