ALEX CHILTON
Patty Griffin

If he was from Venus

Would he feed us with a spoon?

If he was from Mars,

Wouldn't that be cool?

Standing right on campus

Would he stamp us in a file?

Hangin' down in Memphis all the while


Children by the million

Sing for Alex Chilton

When he comes 'round

They sing "I'm in love

What's that song?

I'm in love with that song"


Cerebral rape and pillage

In a village of his choice

Invisible man who can sing

In a visible voice

Feeling like a hundred bucks

Exchanging good looks face to face

Checkin' his stash by the trash

At St. Mark's place


Children by the million

Sing for Alex Chilton

When he comes 'round

They sing "I'm in love

What's that song?

I'm in love with that song"


I never travel far

Without a little big star


Runnin' round the house

Mikey Mouse and the Tarot cards

Falling asleep with a flop pop video on

If he was from Venus

Would he meet us on the moon?

If he died in Memphis, wouldn't that be cool?

PATTY GRIFFIN

Patty Griffin (born Patricia Jean Griffin on March 16, 1964, in Old Town, Maine) is an American Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and musician. Known for her stripped-down songwriting style centered around the folk music genre, her songs have been covered by a host of musicians including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, and the Dixie Chicks. In 2007, she was the recipient of the Americana Music Association's "Artist of the Year" award and her album, Children Running Through, won for "Best Album". ... Read More