R.E.M. — Old Man Kensey

[Verse 1] Old man Kensey Wants to be a sign painter First, he's got to learn to read He's going to be a clown on TV Flexes his elbow, taut and free (That's my folly) I believe [Chorus] Drink up the lake Kensey's awake (If that's my folly) That's my mistake [Verse 2] Old man Kensey Wants to be a goalie First, he's got to learn to count He's going to be a clown on a circus mount Letters to me signed in sopped up tar (That's my folly) Kensey's going far [Chorus] John, Bill and Ed Stand on your head (If that's my folly) I'm ready to go [Verse 3] 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 me signed, ransom, greed (If that's my folly) I believe [Chorus] Drink up the lake John, Bill and Ed (If that's my folly) That's my mistake Kensey's awake Stand on your head (If that's my folly) I'm ready to go [Outro] Drink up the lake Stand on your head (If that's my folly) I'm ready to go