Steve Forbert - Thirteen Blood Red Rosebuds lyrics

[Instrumental Intro] Hang your hopes on sun But the ships don't sail Storm clouds rule everything Sailors pack both bars and Marlene works hard More cheap engagement rings Thirteen blood red rosebuds Five weird weekend crimes Sixteen sincere smiles while Nobody's lyin' Alibis need help when their proofs not clear Who'll fake good words to say? Even Marlene's eyes can't disguise cold fear Now curse your jealous ways Thirteen blood red rosebuds Five weird weekend crimes Sixteen sincere smiles while Nobody's lyin' Things she'd say would tend to make you sad Lonesome for a past you never had; Leave a note that lies about your life baby Your Kampuchea cobwebs and your wife Think of Marlene's mouth as a keepsake scar And close your dockside door Walk the wet fields fast towards the morning star And change your name once more Thirteen blood red rosebuds Five weird weekend crimes Sixteen sincere smiles while Nobody's... Thirteen blood red rosebuds Five weird weekend crimes Sixteen sincere smiles while Nobody's lyin' [Instrumental Outro]