Lyrics

MARILYN'S GHOST
©2004 Steven Stewart / Markus Wagner

1. Scottie saw the house up on Hollywood Hills.
The sign said, "Room for Rent. I need some company."
A platinum blonde bombshell opened the door.
She said, "You're perfect. Here's the key."

2. He stepped inside and thought he lost his mind
He saw Elvis shooting pool with James Dean.
Hendrix played with Kurt Cobain
And Janis singing "All Apologies"

* The blonde said, "They paid me thousands for my kisses,
but took fifty cents for my soul.
Can you help me leave this prison?"
Soon he knew he was talking to Marilyn's ghost.

3. She beckoned Scott to follow her down the hall...
A haunted loneliness filled her eyes
She said, " I know it's spooky, but you're my only hope.
Help me cross to the other side."

* "They paid me thousands for my kisses,
but took fifty cents for my soul."
He felt a fever than it hit him...
He was falling in love with Marilyn's ghost.

+ She knew right then that he would die for her
And she could follow him home
A stab of pain, he saw the light, she took his hand...
Scottie went happy to heaven with Marilyn's ghost.

* They'll pay you thousands for your kisses.
But take fifty cents for your soul.
They say that you'll become a legend.
If you wonder if it's worth it...
Ask Marilyn's Ghost.