Madman Across The Water

Elton John

Bernard Taupin

 

 

I can see very well
There's a boat on the reef with a broken back
And I can see it very well

There's a joke and I know it very well
It's one of those that I told you long ago
Take my word I'm a madman don't you know

 

Once a fool had a good part in the play
If it's so would I still be here today
It's quite peculiar in a funny sort of way
They think it's very funny everything I say

Get a load of him, he's so insane
You better get your coat dear
It looks like rain

 

We'll come again next Thursday afternoon
The In-laws hope they'll see you very soon

But is it in your conscience that you're after
Another glimpse of the madman across the water

 

I can see very well
There's a boat on the reef with a broken back
And I can see it very well

There's a joke and I know it very well
It's one of those that I told you long ago
Take my word I'm a madman don't you know

The ground's a long way down but I need more

Is the nightmare black
or are the windows painted
Will they come again next week
Can my mind really take it

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