[Verse 1] I once knew a man Been everywhere in the world Gave me a tiny ivory ball Said it would bring me good Never believed it would until I have been loving you [Verse 2] Dear old man Hed seen most everything Gave me a piece of good advice Said it would do me well I couldnt really tell until I have been loving you [Verse 3] Now it seems Things are not so strange I can see more clearly Suddenly Ive found my way I know the old man would laugh He spoke of loves sweeter days And in his eloquent way I think he was speaking of you You are so lovely You didnt have to say a thing [Verse 4] But I remember that old man Telling me hed seen the light Gave me a small brown leather book Insisted that he was right I only heard him slightly Til I heard you whisper Took you up all in my arms [Outro] Dear old man Wise old man Fine old man, now
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