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The Golden Rose

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The Golden Rose Lyrics

Well, The Golden Rose sailed with a broken man
Going south
Got on board with a woman to lead him around
By the mouth

And it's goodbye, Golden Rose
Yeah, it's goodbye, Golden Rose

Well, the captain who swears if he speaks at all
Wears a gun
Got a first maid who's never quite on the ball
For his son

And it's goodbye, Golden Rose
Yeah, it's goodbye, Golden Rose

Wish I was back in her arms again
Wish I was holding her tight
Wish I was back in her arms again
Safe from the night

She stood on the shore and she waved to me:
"Come back home"
Many a-night I would think of her
All alone

And it's goodbye, Golden Rose
Yeah, it's goodbye, Golden Rose

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kflorence On May 28, 2008

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2008-05-28 08:14:28

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