The Last Kentucky Waltz

Written by Sid Griffin

She’s slowly thinking he’s turning away

He’s never sure of the right thing to say

Each of them lonely in their own way.

Her family, her friends, her house, the end

His dreams, their youth, his loss, the proof

Dancing round the last Kentucky waltz.

Each of them holding a ticket they found

Train leaves the station with no one around

Time slows between them, a watch running down.

He keeps reflecting on carousel days

She keeps her hope for a baby and prays

A family dance the last Kentucky waltz.

Round and round and round and round

Down and down and down and down

Dancing round this last Kentucky waltz.

He thought she knew she was the one

She prayed God would give them a son

Before they walk, they tried to run.

Dancing around the tables and chairs

The lights start to dim, they headed upstairs

A family dance the last Kentucky waltz

A family dance the last Kentucky waltz

A family dance the last Kentucky waltz