Give My Love to Rose
A Dying Man's Plea: Give My Love to Rose
Lyrics
I found him by the railroad tracks 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 down beside him and listened attentively.
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 back in Frisco"
He informed me that he was released from prison in San Francisco.
For 10 long years I've paid for what I'd done
He served a 10-year sentence for his actions.
I was trying to get back to Louisiana
His goal was to return to Louisiana.
Just to see my Rose and get to know my son
He wanted to reunite with his love, Rose, and get to know his son.
Won't you tell them I said thanks, for waiting for me
He requested gratitude to those who waited for him.
And tell my boy to help his mama at home
He asked his son to assist his mother at home.
Tell my Rose to try to find another
He urged Rose to find another companion because living alone isn't right.
For it ain't right that she should live alone
It's not fair for Rose to live without a partner.
Mr., here's the bag with all my money
He handed over a bag containing all his money.
It won't last them long the way it goes
He acknowledged that the money won't last long.
God bless you for finding me this morning
Expressing gratitude for finding him this morning.
Now don't forget to give my love to Rose
He emphasized not to forget to convey his love to Rose.
Give my love to Rose, won't you Mr.
He repeats the request to give his love to Rose.
Take her all my money, tell her buy some pretty clothes
Asking to give Rose all his money for buying nice clothes.
Tell my boy that daddy's so proud of him
Telling his son that he's proud of him.
And don't forget to give my love to Rose
Reiterating not to forget to convey his love to Rose.
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