From the recording Under the Bridge
Performed by Stephen Evans & the True Grits. Written by Jeff Holmes and the Floating Men.
Stephen Evans - vocals/rhythm acoustic guitar, Brian Shoemaker - bass, Woodstock - mandolin, and Sam Hess - drums
Lyrics
A Rose for Emily by Jeff Holmes
Air all the rooms open the blinds
Dust off the death scatter the time
He loves to sleep on the porch
till the rain blows on him
Change all the sheets make all the beds
Wake up the bride wake up the dead
She loves to sleep in his arms
Till the dew falls on her
Somebody call the preacher
Somebody call the justice
Somebody call somebody
Tell 'em the truth
Old wool fades old windows run
Old wood dries smells like a church
Old frames lie on the desk
Till the faces yellow
Somebody call the preacher
Somebody call the justice
Somebody call somebody
Tell 'em the truth