Ah, may the red rose live always
To smile upon earth and sky
Why should the beautiful ever weep
Why should the beautiful die
Lending a charm to ev'ry ray
That falls on her cheeks of light
Giving the zephyr kiss for kiss
And nursing the dewdrop bright
Ah - may the red rose live always
To smile upon earth and sky!
Why should the beautiful ever weep
Why should the beautiful die
Long may the daisies dance the field
Frolicking far and near
Why should the innocent hide their heads
Why should the innocent fear
Spreading their petals in mute delight
When mornin' its radiance breaks
Keeping a floral festival
'Til the night-loving primrose wakes
Long may the daisies dance the field
Frolicking far and near
Why should the innocent hide their heads
Why should the innocent fear