Broken string that could be tied together Houses need paint that stand out there by the river Once I knew a child back then Who spent all day long in the kitchen Holding hands He had someone to talk with Who brings the sunshine that keeps us warm Who brings the rain that washes down the road Someone who knows most of what you need Before you lost it by yourself When you can't believe Trouble drops like a stone Don't go sinking your tomorrows Once I knew a child back then There's a snow melt stream that could stand up ??? toothpicks?? There's an inner tube tire that's punctured and needs fixin' Someone who knows Trouble drops Once I knew He had someone to talk with He had someone to talk with He had someone to talk with