The Ghost of Perryville

(Randle Chowning)
Revival, 2008

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Lyrics
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a woman that was never understood

she liked to drink corn liquor in the woods

and some say she was pretty, some say no

wilder than a wild Irish rose


none who threw the stones were without guilt

they say she moved away across the hills

no matter how you play, with time you kill

you’ll never see the ghost of Perryville


the sheriff keeps her picture near his heart

the banker has her jewelry in both cars

the mayor’s staying close to the family

he swore that he could solve the mystery


none who threw the stones were without guilt

they say she moved away across the hills

no matter how you play, with time you kill

you’ll never see the ghost of Perryville


the minister has little on his mind

he sells his story Sunday for a dime

the deacon disappeared down in Mexico

the only thing that’s clear is the case is closed


none who threw the stones were without guilt

they say she moved away across the hills

no matter how you play, with time you kill

you’ll never see the ghost of Perryville

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Lyrics are copyright 19??, Randle Chowning

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Created 11 September 2025
Updated 11 September 2025


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