Madman Across The Water Lyrics

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 better get your coat dear, it looks like rain

We'll come again next Thursday afternoon
The in-laws 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 in-laws 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

Elton John - Live In Australia With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Oct 1990

1. Sixty Years
2. I Need You To Turn To
3. The Great Discovery
4. Tonight
5. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
6. The King Must Die
7. Take Me To The Pilot
8. Have Mercy on The Criminal
9. Madman Across The Water
10. Burn Down The Mission
11. Tiny Dancer
12. Candle in the Wind
13. Your Song
14. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me