I've got a song of obscure origins that I figured someone here might recognize. The title and artist are unknown. Currently, it is referred to as the "The Fishes" (based on an early mishearing) or "Take Me Home" as working titles. The song was taped off of Chicago radio in the 70s. There's a bit of organ at the end which is Rare Bird - Bird on a Wing and not related to this song. This song was misidentified as Keith James - Take Me Home. This results in a bunch of websites with it mislabeled. I get a little bit of a Strawbs vibe from it, and have been trudging through the Acid Archives for it, but haven't had any luck.


The current interpretation of the lyrics is below:

As I came onto the village square
I saw a lady standing there
I can take you to a tavern if you drive
And she thanked me with a twinkle in her eye

Tavern master saw that I was fit to crash
My guitar was strapped within my shoulder bag
I can earn my keep for meal and a bed
Tellin’ tales of all the villages I’ve passed

Playin’ my song was much to my surprise
Sufficient in the tavern keeper's eyes
Listen to me sing the days of long ago
And the lady wants to take me to her home

Take me home (take me home)
Take me home
On my way
On my way