Paper Rosie

The sun goes down in Calvin countyNeon lights from an old beer signShown through the window out on the sidewalkAs I walked in to pass the time;I looked around, sat down at a tableOrdered beef on rye and a glass of wineAnd through the door came a little old ladyShe was selling paper roses and they only cost a dime.Paper Rosie ...Paper Rosie ...She sold you Paper Roses; But they only cost a dime.Silver hair that's lost its' GoldTrembling hand as she passed the roseRed Crepe paper, made nature's bouquetHelp a little old lady buy a rose today;I took the rose from her trembing handWith eyes of age, she smilled and walked awayLike a breath of spring I could smell the roseIt came alive and I heard her say.Buy my Roses, pretty rosesThey're only made of paperBut they only cost a dime.I went to look for her outsideA spray of roses lay by her sideThe sky lit up and the choir sangA thousand voices as the church bells rang.They sang Rosie (Rosie), paper Rosie (Rosie)She sold you Paper RosesBut they only cost a dime.Paper Rosie (Rosie), Paper Rosie (Rosie)She sold you paper rosesBut they only cost a dime.