TRAVELLER (Jim Henson):
I started on a journey just about a year ago,
To a little town called Morrow in the state of Ohio
I`d never been much of a traveller and I really didn`t know,
That Morrow was the hardest place I`d ever try to go.
So I went down to the station for my ticket and applied
For tips regarding Morrow not expecting to be guide
Said I, My friend, I`d like to go to Morrow and return,
No later than tomorrow for I haven`t time to burn.
Said he to me,
CLERK:
Now let me see if I have heard you right
You`d like to go to Morrow and return tomorrow night
You should have gone to Morrow yesterday and back today,
For the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way
If you had gone to Morrow yesterday now don`t you see,
You could have gone to Morrow and returned today at 3
For the train today to Morrow if the schedule is right,
Today it gets to Morrow and returns tomorrow night.
TRAVELLER:
Said I, I`d like to go to Morrow so can I go today,
And get to Morrow by tonight if there is no delay?
CLERK:
Well, well, I said to him, and I`ve got no more to say,
Can you get anywhere tomorrow and get back again today?
TRAVELLER:
Said I, I guess you know it all, but kindly let me say,
How can I get to Morrow if I leave this town today?
Said he,
CLERK:
You can not go to Morrow anymore today,
For the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way.
TRAVELLER:
I was so disappointed, I was mad enough to swear
The train had gone to Morrow and it left me standing there
The man was right in telling me,
CLERK:
You are a howling jay
You cannot go to Morrow...
TRAVELLER:
Well I guess in town I`ll stay.
FIDDLER (Frank Oz):
I don`t get it.
COOL TRIVIA: The song was on one of the best episodes of The Muppet Show, with Rita Moreno as the guest star, and she did a great rendition of Fever with Animal. In fact, her appearance won her an Emmy, making her the only performer in history to have won a Tony, a Grammy, an Emmy, and an Oscar.
