Title: American Old Time Song Lyrics
Subject: Traditional & Folk Music
Author: www.traditionalmusic.co.uk
Keywords: Old time music, American, oldtimey, bluegrass

Old Grimes Is Dead - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
OLD GRIMES IS DEAD. 
Old Grimes is dead-that good old man-We ne'er shall see him more; He used to wear a long black coat All huttoned down before. 
His heart was open as the day, His feelings were all true; His hair was some inclined to gray. He wore it in a queue. 
Kind words he ever had for all. He knew no base designs; His eyes were dark and rather small. His nose was aqualine. 
Unharmed, the sin which earth pollutes, He passed securely o'er; And never wore a pair of boots. For thirty years or more. 
He modest merit sought to find And pay it its deserts; He had no malice in his mind. No ruffles on his shirt. 
His knowledge hid from public gaze He did not bring to view-Nor make a noise town-meeting days. As many people do. 
Thus undisturbed by anxious cares. His peaceful moments ran; And everybody said he was A fine old gentleman.