He wore the rose tattoo
To prove his love was true . .
But hearts can lie, so why deny
That roses fade and love can die . .

She'll wait her whole life through
Like fools an' dreamer's do . .
She'll go on caring for one who's wearing
The rose . . . the rose tattoo . .

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She'll wait her whole life through
Like fools an' dreamer's do . .
She'll go on caring for one who's wearing
The rose . . . the rose tattoo . .