Little sweetheart, we have parted
From each other we must go
Many miles we stand apart, dear
In this world of pain and woe
Down among the faded roses
I am nothing but a stem
I have parted from my darling
Never more to meet again
But the treasures of this parting
Will you meet me in that land?
There you say we'll meet together
When the roses bloom again
Down among the faded roses
I am nothing but a stem
I have parted from my darling
Never more to meet again
But the treasures of this parting
Will there be no coming day
When our hearts unite together
And all sorrows pa**ed away?
Down among the faded roses
I am nothing but a stem
I have parted from my darling
Never more to meet again
Darling, meet me up in heaven
That's my true and earnest prayer
If you love me here on earth, dear
I am sure you'll love me there
Down among the faded roses
I am nothing but a stem
I have parted from my darling
Never more to meet again