One room church, the heart of town
Paint is peeling, but it’s sacred ground
The faithful come to sing and cry—
“Oh, by and by, Lord, by and by”
"Rock of Ages," "Abide with Me,"
"Just As I Am," "He Walks with Me"
Now the sun goes down on this faded town
Faded bar, the edge of town
The faithful come to drink and drown
Jukebox pours a round of country songs
Forgotten feelings come back just as strong
Couples sway on wooden boards
"Faded Love" plays just once more
Now the sun goes down on this faded town
The young folks go, the old folks stay
This sweet old town just fades away
Silver locket, worn and scarred
holds his picture against her heart
Faded rose in his tattoo
where her name's written in Navy blue
Porch swing sways in dying light
Weathered hands meet and hold on tight
Now the sun goes down on this faded town
Now the sun goes down on this faded town
Lyrics © 2007 by Lee Edwards. All rights reserved.
