The Carter Family - He Took White Roses From Her Hair lyrics

Oh Willie my darling come back I will ever be faithful and true Oh Willie my darling come back I'll forever be faithful to you I remember once that he said He loved me better than his life He called me his darling his wife Then asked me to be his own bride Oh darling he said I am sure Your heart is made of a stone He took a white rose from my hair Then left me a standing alone The next fateful day Willie was dead He was found in the pond near the mill Oh the clear precious waters so fair That flows from the branch of the hills His blue eyes were forever closed And damp was his golden hair And close to his pale lips was found The white rose he took from my hair