The mem'ry of a rose Is with me as I wander The mem'ry of a rose She gave me long ago As evening comes and goes I dream she waits out yonder And so I take my way Day by day With the mem'ry of a rose One stolen hour, a promise broken carelessly A lovely bride once said "I will", but not to me... The southwind when it blows Brings only recollection There's nothing else to bring So I cling To the mem'ry of a rose...