Discover the story of the song > Paper Rosie – Gene Watson

The protagonist goes to a bar to pass the time and sees an old lady selling paper roses for only 10 cents each. He buys one and the lady walks away, leaving behind a spray of roses. As he goes outside, he sees the lady lying on the ground with the sky lighting up and church bells ringing. A choir sings "Paper Rosie" as a tribute to the old lady who sold paper roses.