Seven Stones

Lyrics:

[Intro]
I heard the old man tell his tale

[Verse 1]
Tinker, alone within a storm
And losing hope he clears the leaves beneath a tree
Seven stones lay on the ground
Within the seventh house a friend was found
And the changes of no consequence
Will pick up the reins from nowhere

[Verse 2]
Sailors, in peril on the sea
Amongst the waves a rock looms nearer, not yet seen
They see a gull flying by
The Captain turns the boat and he asks not why
And the changes of no consequence
Will pick up the reins from nowhere, nowhere

[Chorus]
Despair that tires the world brings the old man laughter
The laughter of the world only grieves him
Believe him
The old man's guide is chance

[Refrain]
I heard the old man tell his tale

[Instrumental Break 02:05-02:35]
[Flute Solo]

[Verse 3]
Farmer, who knows not when to sow
Consults the old man clutching money in his hand
And with a shrug the old man smiled
Took the money, left the farmer wild
And the changes of no consequence
Will pick up the reins from nowhere, nowhere

[Chorus]
Despair that tires the world brings the old man laughter
The laughter of the world only grieves him
Believe him
The old man's guide is chance

[Instrumental Outro]