[Verse 1]
In the spring a rose would always bloom
And love would come to be
A long, long time ago
A long, a long, long time ago

[Verse 2]
He picked the rose, the one she chose
Then kissed her tenderly
A long, long time ago
A long, a long, long time ago

[Verse 3]
Their symbol was a blushy rose
She wore next to her heart
A long, long time ago
A long, a long, long time ago

[Verse 4]
Their folks in vain, tried hard to shame
And keep them far apart
A long, long time ago
A long, a long, long time ago

[Verse 5]
The evening paper came
And brought the town a tragedy
A long, long time ago
A long, a long, long time ago

[Verse 6]
Where they had drowned the rose was found
Where those to blame could see
A long, long time ago
A long, a long, long time ago

[Verse 7]
Up on a stone their names were carved
In hopes someone would care
A long, long time ago
A long, a long, long time ago

[Verse 8]
And 'til this day the old folks say
That rose is growing there
From a long, long time ago
From a long, long time ago

[Outro]
From a long, long time ago
From a long, long time ago
From a long, long time ago