Down Among The Budded Roses

Vern Williams

Written by Lou Erck and William York

Key of G · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

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Little sweetheart we have parted from each other we must go
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Many miles may separate us in this world of care and woe
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But I can’t forget the promise that you made me in the lane
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When you said we’d be together when the roses bloom again

Verse 2

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Down among the budded roses I am nothing but a stem
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I have parted from my darling never more to meet again

Verse 3

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Will this parting be forever will there be no coming day
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When our hearts will be united and all sorrows pass away
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Darling meet me up in Heaven that’s my true and earnest prayer
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If you love me here on earth dear then I’m sure you’ll love me there

Verse 4

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Down among the budded roses I am nothing but a stem
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I have parted from my darling never more to meet again