Osborne, Joan - Dead Roses Lyrics






Do you think about the days when we were in love
When a whispered word could send us both to heaven
Now I press a kiss but I know it doesn't move you
It's time for me to let it go

Dead letters with words that are no longer true
Dead silence where your promise used to be
You don't love me anymore but I'd rather be with you
Dead roses are still beautiful to me

Well, I still hang around put money in the jukebox
Play those songs, let them ring the tears from me
Friends all shake their heads and tell me to go on home
But that's where all those memories will be

Dead letters with words that are no longer true
Dead silence where your promise used to be
You don't want me anymore but I'd rather be with you
Dead roses are still beautiful to me

Dead letters with words that are no longer true
Dead silence where your promise used to be
You don't want me anymore but I'd rather be with you
Dead roses are still beautiful to me

Dead roses are still beautiful to me





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  1. J.... S....

    Come on Phil. Please....
    We need another friends show with Joan at the Capitol

  2. S.... K....

    OMG this is GOLD. I love Joan, I love the Dead. I saw her play with them like 15 years ago, it was so great- she stole the show! Seeing the Dead again this weekend, I wish she was back!!!

  3. R.... D....

    Would love to have a better quality version of this

  4. T.... B....

    Love you Joan. You are and will always be my favorite Singer + Musician Of All Time.

  5. B.... B....

    The show at Irvine Meadows when she was with the Dead is still about the best show I've seen since Jerry died. Great set list, including as I recall Strawberry Fields Forever, and she just made it for me. Since Jerry cannot be replaced, duplicated, etc., I thought having her as a lead singer made it a wonderful experience. I believe Jimmy Herring was the lead guitarist and everything was very together. This performance is also great. Never a big Speedway Boogie fan, but what made it through the ether of the version here is intriguing. I am surprised she didn't sing Begonias with the Boys. Very cool!

  6. T.... P....

    it must have been the rroses. beautiful. played for mothers funeral mass.

  7. P.... N....

    Joan is the best! she should play with any and all members of the dead /furthur.

    P.... N....

    She did!

  8. K.... D....

    jaw on floor. I mean oh my God

  9. e.... ....

    One way or another, this darkness has got to give. I have the hotts for her 😍😍😍😍😍

  10. C.... C....

    Joan is fantastic. First saw her with Dylan opening for the Dead in 03'. Had no idea who she was then she stole the show.
    Thanks for sharing your talent -

  11. C.... R....

    Good Godbless.

  12. r.... ....

    Jerry Is Smiling

  13. j.... c....

    Hope this wonderful person comes to Chitown.

  14. R.... C....

    Love this

  15. R.... L....

    Joan is a gifted and talented singer and musician. I really love her powerful voice.

  16. S.... C....

    Wow.  I loved seeing Joan with the Dead, but this just nails it!  

  17. D.... G....

    Well done! Like the GD but with better singing.

  18. M.... ....

    AWESOME Mr Charlie

  19. d.... f....

    Joanny and Dead Songs Naturally Belong Together.. Jerry Is Smiling.. Hope They Jamm Again Soon... I Miss It...

  20. x.... ....


     Exceptional musicians .  I don't know Joan's repertoire very well , but know she was part of the GD s side projects about a decade ago .  And this music really sounded great .  Great song selection . -  Scarlet just great ....

    x.... ....

    Joan is the sunshine in the music.

  21. S.... ....

    I want a CD of this!!

  22. D.... C....

    Sweet version of Scarlet folks

  23. B.... B....

    Wow, how great is this!  Wonderful, absolutely wonderful!  Loved every song.  Bravo!

  24. e.... ....

    Ever since seeing Joan with Phil, I just love her.  FIRST COMMENT!

    e.... ....

    +erosionhead420 Yeah me too! she was great with PL&F.

    e.... ....

    +Marsha Kay damn, this is a really old post. Thanks, it brought back other memories. I love Joan too. I'm listening to Phil , with, John K. And Jackie G. Right now. Well ...watching a video of 4/ 09 / 14. I think. I didn't want to stop it and check. Thanks for reminding me of this 😋😎😉

    e.... ....

    +erosionhead420 Of all the versions of Phil & Friends, she was the best front. Hands down