[Verse 1]
Old man Kensey wants to be a sign painter
First, he's got to learn to read
He's going to be a clown on TV
Flags at his elbow, time to breathe
(If that's my folly) I believe

[Chorus]
Drink up the lake
Kensey's awake
(If that's my folly)
That's my mistake

[Verse 2]
Old man Kensey wants to be a goalie
First, he's got to learn to count
He's going to be a clown on a circus mount
Letters to me signed, soft dark tar
(If that's my folly) Kensey's going far

[Chorus]
John, Bill and Ed
Stand on your head
(If that's my folly)
I'm ready to go
[Bridge]
(And if we save my soul [?])
If we miss a chance
(And if we save my soul [?])
If we miss a chance
(And if we save my soul [?])

[Verse 3]
Old man Kensey wants to be a dog catcher
First, he's got to learn to stand
He's gonna be a clown in a marching band
Letters to me signed, ransom, greed
(If that's my folly) I believe

[Chorus]
Drink up the lake
John, Bill and Ed
(If that's my folly)
That's my mistake
Kensey's awake
Stand on your head
(If that's my folly)
I'm ready to go

[Outro]
Drink up the lake
Stand on your head
(If that's my folly)
I'm ready to go