B. Cowsill Round the mystic stream Gaze all eighteen From babe to philosopher Watch the stoics face He and the race Cannot solve the mystery of life Who knows the answer Who knows the answer Floating in the air 'bore her children The mother found it there no doubt And with a knowing smile The wise ole man Knew it and was quite content Who knows the answer Who knows the answer Who knows the answer If you knew, would you tell me If you knew, would you believe It's true The father and the nun In religion Surely found the answer there The lovers felt it when They were kissing The fool, well he just Turned away and said Who knows the answer Who knows the answer