Dead Flowers Lyrics - Townes Van Zandt

Well, when you're sitting there in your silk upholstered chair 

Talkin' to some rich folks that you know 

Well, I hope you don't see me in my ragged company 

Well, you know I could never be alone 

Take me down, little Susie, take me down 

I know you think you're the queen of the underground 

Send me dead flowers every morning 

Send me dead flowers by the mail 

Send me dead flowers to my wedding 

And I won't forget to put roses on your grave 

Well, when you're sitting back in your rose pink Cadillac 

Making bets on Kentucky Derby Days 

Ah, I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon 

And another girl to take my pain away 

Take me down, little Susie, take me down 

I know you think you're the queen of the underground 

Send me dead flowers every morning 

Send me dead flowers by the mail 

Send me dead flowers to my wedding 

And I won't forget to put roses on your grave