Ducks On A Pond Lyrics - Incredible String Band

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 fine 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