As strong as the day was long Rosemary would sing along Wheels rolling steady down the way
The ashtray it would fill up twice The windows down felt nice As miles stretched the twilight of the day
Driving up by 55 Mississippi zooming by Salvation in the cool November air
I'm searching for the mixture That could paint a pretty picture Of the wind blowing through Rosemary's hair
Her daddy always said she was the one Who made the light stars could wish upon Rosemary with a Bible and a gun
I was more than smitten By the words as they were written And the opportunities awaiting there
Our time was etched and promised Til the truth came down upon us Descending all our hopes into despair
We took our leave and headed north A tank at 20 dollars worth The highway called her name like siren's call
25 and on the run William Eggleston Parking lots with neon in the fall
Her daddy's eyes drew fire into the sun Asked me why I thought I was the one His eyes could be deemed worthy to whoever cast upon Rosemary with a Bible and a gun
One kiss could turn the dark to light, the dawn This rollercoaster highway can't compare to the fun Of Memphis saturated in decay and on the run Rosemary with a Bible and a gun