(Performed by Don Williams)


The bright moon was shining, the night that we parted

I held you and kissed you and called you my own

With words sweet and tender you said that you loved me

And that you’ll return when the roses bloom



Roses are blooming, come back to me darling

Come back to me darling, and never more roam

Robins are singing, church bells are ringing

Roses are blooming, so come back my own



The days have been long dear, the nights have been dreary

I’ve missed you my darling since you went away

But I still keep hoping that you will remember

That you will remember and come back someday


Roses are blooming, come back to me darling

Come back to me darling, and never more roam

Robins are singing, church bells are ringing

Roses are blooming, so come back my own