Paper Rosie by Viking Cowboy

Gene Watson cover Released: 1977 Album: Paper Rosie “Paper Rosie“ is a song written and originally recorded by Canadian country music artist Dallas Harms. Harms’ version peaked at number 21 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in 1975. The song was later covered by American country music artist Gene Watson. Watson’s version released on January 22, 1977 as the first (and only) single and from his album Paper Rosie. Watson’s version peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the spring of 1977 ---------------------LYRICS---------- “Paper Rosie“ (originally by Dallas Harms) The sun goes down in Calvin county Neon lights from an old beer sign Shown through the window out on the sidewalk As I walked in to pass the time I looked around, sat down at a table Ordered beef on rye and a glass of wine And through the door came a little old lady She was selling paper roses and they only cost a dime