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Madman Across the Water - Elton John

Album: Tumbleweed Connection

genre: Rock

I can see very well
There’s a boat on the reef with a broken back
And I can see it very well
There’s a joke and I know it very well
It’s one of those that I told you long ago
Take my word I’m a madman don’t you know

Once a fool had a good part in the play
If it’s so would I still be here today?
It’s quite peculiar in a funny sort of way
They think it’s very funny everything I say
Get a load of him, he’s so insane
You’d better get your coat dear
It looks like rain

We’ll come again next Thursday afternoon
The inlaws hope they’ll see you very soon
But is it in your conscience that you’re after
Another glimpse of the Madman across the Water

I can see very well
There’s a boat on the reef with a broken back
And I can see it very well
There’s a joke and I know it very well
It’s one of those that I told you long ago
Take my word I’m a madman don’t you know

The ground’s a long way down but I need more
Is the nightmare black
Or are the windows painted?
Will they come again next week
Can my mind really take it?

We’ll come again next Thursday afternoon
The inlaws hope they’ll see you very soon
But is it in your conscience that you’re after
Another glimpse of the Madman across the Water.

Lyrics added by Bianca G.

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Tumbleweed Connection Judah and the Lion album lyrics
It says the story of a lunatic ranting on visiting day at the asylum.
Song details
  • Co-Production: Gus Dudgeon
  • Composition: Bernie Taupin and Elton John
  • Vocals: Elton John
  • Release Date: 30 October 1970
It's a bonus track on the 2001 Mercury reissue, and it was also included on the 1995 Rocket reissue.