Lyrics
Intro
Twangy Telecaster + pedal steel over acoustic guitar and dusty wind, 10–12 seconds
Verse 1
Mr. RobinsonOn his Arizona porch at nightStaring at the chartsIn the pale porch lightFortune lockedIn digital goldBut all he doesIs gripe and scoldCalls the manWho said “buy some more”“When will the price go up?When will it rise?”Same old questionUnder Arizona skies
Chorus
Just relax, Mr. Robinson, let the river flowIt’ll come when it comes, you already knowDon’t chase the numbers, don’t fight the nightHold that bag steady in the soft moonlightThe wind will turn, the tide will climbJust breathe, old friend… give it time
Solo
Twangy Telecaster with crying pedal steel, 12 bars
Verse 2
Months roll byLike freights through the dustHe paces the kitchenIn the Arizona heat“I trusted your wordPut it all inNow I’m counting lossesWith a weary grin”The man just smilesAnd pours a drink“Patience is the roadThat don’t sinkQuit staring at the mountainJust let it be”
Chorus
Just relax, Mr. Robinson, let the river flowIt’ll come when it comes, you already knowDon’t chase the numbers, don’t fight the nightHold that bag steady in the soft moonlightThe wind will turn, the tide will climbJust breathe, old friend… give it time
Solo
Pedal steel and harmonica trading lines, 12–14 bars
Bridge
One cold morningThe numbers caught fireGreen lights climbingHigher and higherTears in his eyesUnder Arizona skiesRicher than kingsHe finally rejoices
Solo
Triumphant Telecaster with pedal steel, 12 bars
Final Chorus
Just relax, Mr. Robinson, the river came throughIt came when it came, and it carried youNo more chasing numbers, no more endless nightStanding in fortune under golden lightThe wind has turned, the tide has climbedYou made it, old friend… right on time
Outro
Soft pedal steel and harmonica fading over sparse guitar and Arizona wind, 15–20 secondsYeah… right on timeOut in Arizona…Right on time…