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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elton John
Vocals
Paul Buckmaster
String Conductor
Terry Cox
Drums
Herbie Flowers
Bass Guitar
Davey Johnstone
Acoustic Guitar
Ray Cooper
Percussion
Chris Spedding
Electric Guitar
Rick Wakeman
Organ
Diana Lewis
ARP Synthesizer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elton John
Songwriter
Bernie Taupin
Songwriter
Paul Buckmaster
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gus Dudgeon
Producer
Robin Geoffrey Cable
Recording Engineer
Ken Scott
Mixing Engineer
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?
Writer(s): Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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