Incredible String Band Ducks On A Pond Lyrics

Ducks On A Pond Lyrics

Ducks on a pond, ducks on a pond

Very pretty swimming round

The lion and the unicorn journey very far

The answers are the question, sir

The lady soothes the lion's fur

Meek as a lamb he follows her

Wherever angels are

Sing me something



I asked the ice it would not say

But only cracked or moved away

I thought I knew me yesterday

Whoever sings this song



Ducks on a pond, ducks on a pond

Very pretty swimming round

Greetings on you kings in the sky

Who'll buy me a mynah bird

Play me a magic word

Speak of hopes with thoughts absurd

Thoughts floating by

Little ducks, pretty birds

Clouds across the sky

Sing me something



I asked the ice it would not say

But only cracked or moved away

I thought I knew me yesterday

Whoever sings this song



Moving pieces on the plains of troy

Carving faces on the rocks of joy

Pretty lady washing the tiles

Soapy pictures like crocodiles

Chilly, chilly, chilly, chilly winds blowing

Lovely spring coming soon

Chilly, chilly, chilly, chilly winds blowing

Lovely spring coming soon



I wear my body like a caravan

Gypsy rover in a magic land

Misty mountains where the eagles fly

Lonely valleys where the lost ones cry

I had a little letter full of paper

Inky scratches everywhere

Always looking, looking for a paradise island

Help me find it everywhere



Peacocks talking of the color gray

Awaking soundly in darkest day

A howling tempest on a silent sea

Lovely Jesus nailed to a tree

I had a little letter full of paper

Inky scratches everywhere

Always looking, looking for a paradise island

Help me find it everywhere



Mad as the moon when merlin falls

Silver castles and silver halls

Taking lessons from the piper's son

Learn to play while the world is young



Boys and girls come out to play

The moon doth shine as bright as day

Leave your sorrows and leave your sleep

And join your playfellows in the street

Come with a whoop or come with a call

Come with a goodwill or not at all

Up the ladder and down the wall

A ha'penny loaf will serve for all



Following my fortune now the holy grail is found

And the holy bread of heaven it is given all around

Farewell sorrow, praise God the open door

I ain't got no home in this world any more

I ain't got no home in this world any more

I ain't got no home in this world any more

Farewell sorrow, praise God the open door

I ain't got no home in this world any more



Poor as the birds but to give their songs away

Gathering possessions 'round to make a bright array

Dark was the night, praise God the open door

I ain't got no home in this world anymore

I ain't got no home in this world anymore

I ain't got no home in this world anymore

Farewell sorrow, praise God the open door

I ain't got no home in this world any more