The Man with the Duck
Steely Dan

Verse 1:
In the heart of the town, where the laughter plays,
There's a man with a smile, in a curious gaze.
He's known by the folks, but nobody knows,
The secrets he hides, or the life he chose.

Chorus:
The man with the duck, always walking around,
A gentle soul, making joy abound.
With every step he takes, he brings delight,
A friend to everyone, by day and night.

Verse 2:
He helps the old lady cross the busy street,
Shares stories with children, so magical and sweet.
But when the sun sets, he fades from view,
Where he goes, nobody has a clue.

Chorus:
The man with the duck, always walking around,
A gentle soul, making joy abound.
With every step he takes, he brings delight,
A friend to everyone, by day and night.

Bridge:
In the café by the corner, he takes a seat,
With a feathered companion, life feels so sweet,
They have their own language, a bond that’s rare,
In this small town, it’s beyond compare.

Verse 3:
He laughs with the traders, he smiles with the wise,
Yet his story’s a mystery, a puzzling disguise.
As whispers go 'round, they speculate and muse,
Is he a hero, or just someone we use?

Chorus:
The man with the duck, always walking around,
A gentle soul, making joy abound.
With every step he takes, he brings delight,
A friend to everyone, by day and night.

Outro:
So here’s to the man with the duck in tow,
A man of the people, with so much to show.
In a world full of haste, in laughter we trust,
We cherish the moments, it’s love that’s a must.