One hapless day I took my place On a reckless stage Holdin up the rain For the world to see On Olive Street Where I gave it all away I heard a fox say something He said “I'm not tame But I see you're looking Looking the other way You know you can't involve what you can't absolve Because you gave it all away” Will you hold it against me when tomorrow comes? While I'm headed home Down this washboard road I'll do my best to hold you up along the way Hold on melody Don't let go of me Even if you can't arrest me for the day Even if you can't arrest me for the day