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 . .