Ballad of a Fool

If I’s a river captain
I’d sail ‘neath an endless sky
And if I’s some master painter
That canvas might stay dry
And if I’s some famed actor
Every play may be a lie
And though inside I feel a fire
I find no place to hide

I’m a love-lorn sworn crusader in a world I’m trying to understand
And I want to be, just want to be your man
On this lonesome avenue, I know my hour might strike soon
And I want to dance, just want to dance with you

I never claimed to be a wise man
Feel like I’ve always been the fool
Never claimed to be a rich man
Though I’ve followed every rule
And when the night grows cold and quiet
I search long for my sign
Soon a new sun will come a-risin’
Darlin’ I ain’t got much time

I’m a love-lorn sworn crusader in a world I’m trying to understand
And I want to be, just want to be your man
On this lonesome avenue, I know my hour might strike soon
And I want to dance, just want to dance with you

Girl I will not become a beggar, no
I am my father’s son
Sometimes a man grows tired
From a life long on the run
No I don’t believe in destiny
I know fate remain’s disguised
But for you I’d give my all, dear
And never let you fall behind.

I’m a love-lorn sworn crusader in a world I’m trying to understand
And I want to be, just want to be your man
On this lonesome avenue, I know my hour might strike soon
And I want to dance, just want to dance with you