Give My Love To Rose
Redemption's Last Plea: A Railroad Confession
Lyrics
I found him by the railroad track this morning
I discovered him near the train tracks this morning.
I could see that he was nearly dead
It was evident that he was close to death.
I knelt down beside him and I listened
I knelt beside him and attentively listened.
Just to hear the words the dying fellow said
I wanted to hear the last words of the dying man.
He said, "They let me out of prison down in Frisco
He revealed that he was released from prison in Frisco.
For ten long years I've paid for what I've done
He has paid for his actions with ten years of his life.
I was trying to get back to Louisiana
His aim was to return to Louisiana.
To see my Rose and get to know my son
To reunite with his love, Rose, and to know his son.
Give my love to Rose please, won't you mister?
He requests to convey his love to Rose.
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Ask her to use his money for buying beautiful clothes.
Tell my boy that daddy's so proud of him
Inform his son that he is proud of him.
cnd don't forget to give my love to Rose
And emphasize the importance of giving love to Rose.
Won't you tell them I said thanks for waiting for me?
Express gratitude for waiting for him.
Tell my boy to help his mom at home
Instruct his son to assist his mom at home.
Tell my Rose to try to find another
Suggest to Rose to find someone else because living alone isn't right.
'Cause it ain't right that she should live alone
A bag with money is offered to the listener.
Mister, here's a bag with all my money
Acknowledge the money won't last long given their circumstances.
It won't last them long the way it goes
Express gratitude for finding him and saving his life.
God bless you for finding me this morning
Reiterate the importance of conveying love to Rose.
cnd don't forget to give my love to Rose
Repeat the request to give love to Rose, emphasizing its importance.
Give my love to Rose please, won't you mister?
Repeat the request to convey love to Rose.
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Reiterate the instruction to use the money for pretty clothes for Rose.
Tell my boy that daddy's so proud of him
Repeat the message of being proud of his son.
cnd don't forget to give my love to Rose"
Conclude by emphasizing the importance of giving love to Rose.
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