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$1000 Wedding
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$1000 Wedding was released on January 1, 1974 by Rhino/Warner Records as a part of the album Grievous Angel
ReleasedJanuary 1, 1974
LabelRhino/Warner Records
LanguageEnglish
BPM77
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Was a $1000 dollar wedding, supposed to be held the other day
And with all the invitations sent, the young bride went away
When the groom saw people passin notes, not unusual he might say
But where are the flowers for my baby? I'd even like to see her mean old mama
And why ain't there a funeral if you're gonna act that way?
[Verse 2]
I hate to tell you how he acted when the news arrived
He took some friends out drinkin' and it's lucky they survived
'Cause he told them everything there was to tell along the way
And he felt so bad when he saw the traces of old lies still on their faces
[Verse 3]
So why don't someone here just spike his drink?
Why don't you do him in some old way?
Supposed to be a funeral, it's been a bad, bad day
[Verse 4]
The Reverend Dr. William Grace was talkin' to the crowd
All about the sweet child's holy face and the saints who sung out loud
And he swore the fiercest beasts
Could all be put to sleep the same silly way
And where are the flowers for the girl?
She only knew she loved the world
[Verse 5]
And why ain't there one lonely horn and one sad note to play?
Supposed to be a funeral, it's been a bad, bad day
Supposed to be a funeral, it's been a bad, bad day
Written by: Gram Parsons
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