I’M NOT A ROCK

Ralph McTell

I’m not a rock in the stormy ocean
I’m not a rock in the stormy sea
When you leave a rock it’s still a stone
I’m flesh and bone . . . what you think happens when you leave me?

In your wilderness I’ve no refuge
Just some shelter from the storm
When you leave a shelter when the storm is over
 ????? I’m just an empty shell when you’re gone.

Call me up, you write me these letters
You lean on me, ‘cause you think I’m strong
You get me in trouble, say it makes you feel better
But sometimes I wish you’d leave me alone.