Story Behind The Song
A girl had been searching for true love, and thought she had found it in the guy. But he was so obsessed with her, that she broke it off with him and he ended up killing her out of the madness of his love for her. And the creek he left her by would be the place that would mark her death. As well as his own.
| Song Length |
3:30 |
Genre |
Country - Bluegrass, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Moving |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1930 - 1939 |
| |
Lyrics
c 2013 Whitcomb & Boyett
Rose Petal Creek
V1
She thought she found true love, but instead she learned.
His love for her had its twists and turns.
The deeper she got in, the more she would fear.
She tried to stop the madness that was so clear.
V2
He kept his promise, as she died by his hand.
If I can't have you, nobody can.
He kissed her forehead, as she took her last breath.
He left her by the creek that would mark her death.
Chorus:
At Rose Petal Creek, her heaven she would meet.
The roses bloom, with their smell so sweet.
With no fear, no pain her soul flows free.
Forever and always, at Rose Petal Creek.
V3
They found his body where he left her to die.
With a bottle and a gun by his side.
A photo of her, and letter of regrets.
His control was over, he died to forget.
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
For him, to the devil he would pay his soul.
For her, she's now an angel, is the story told.
Repeat Chorus