Storyteller Lyrics - Singles - Ray Davies

I'll tell you a story to pass on to the end, 

as told to me so long ago by my good friend 

As we hollowed round the log fire, we laughed the whole night long, 

as he told me a tale passed on to him by a wanderin' vagabond 

My friend told me the story and I'll pass it on to you 

It was handed down this century and he swore that it was true 

And in the morning I could see him fade 

Was it fact or fiction? Who can say? 

(Storyteller) I believe every word you say 

(Storyteller) I bet you told a good tale in your day 

He tried to tell the people, but the people wouldn't hear 

him spinning yarns and telling tales from yesteryear 

Then he smiled and finished his story 

He said "Will you pass it on for me?" 

(Storyteller) I'll tell that tale for you 

(Storyteller) Somehow I'll get your message through 

My friend told me the story and I'll pass it on to you 

It was handed down this century and I swear that it is true