[Verse 1]
I found him by a railroad track this mornin'
I could see that he was nearly dead
I knelt down beside him and I listened
Just to hear the words the dyin' fella said
Said, "They let me out of prison out in Frisco
For ten long years, I've paid for what I've done
I was tryin' to get back to Louisiana
To see my Rose and get to know my son"

[Chorus]
"Give my love to Rose, please, won't you, mister?
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy that Daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose"

[Verse 2]
"Tеll them I said thanks for waitin' for me
Tell my boy to hеlp his mom at home
Tell my Rose to try and find another
'Cause it ain't right that she should live alone
Mister, here's a bag with all my money
It won't last 'em long the way it goes
God bless you for findin' me this mornin'
Now don't forget to give my love to Rose"
[Chorus]
"Give my love to Rose, please, won't you, mister?
Take her all my money and tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy that Daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose"