Elliott Smith - Rose Parade

You asked me to come down and watch the parade
To march down the street like the Duracell bunny
With a wink and a wave from the cavalcade
Throwing out candy that looks like money

To people passing by
That all seem to be goin' the other way

Said, "Won't you follow me down to the Rose Parade?"

Tripped over a dog in a choke-chain collar
People were shouting and pushing and saying
And traded a smoke for a food-stamp dollar
Ridiculous marching band started playing

Got me singing along
With some half-hearted victory song

Won't you follow me down to the Rose Parade?
Won't you follow me down to the Rose Parade?
Won't you follow me down to the Rose Parade?

The trumpeter's obviously been drinking
'Cause he's fucking up even the simplest lines
I'd say it's a sight that's quite worth seeing
It's just that everyone's interest is stronger than mine

When they clean the street
I'll be the only shit that's left behind

Won't you follow me down to the Rose Parade?
Won't you follow me down to the Rose Parade?
Won't you follow me down to the Rose Parade?

Written by:
Steven Paul Smith

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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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