Rose Parade Lyrics - Elliot Smith

They 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 going 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 I traded a smoke for a food stamp dollar 

A ridiculous marching band started playing 

Got me singing along with some kind of 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? 

Trumpet has obviously been drinking 

Because 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?