Cat. #0998 (MFH #123) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on October 7, 1969
VERSE 1
In my prison cell so deary
Alone I set with achin' heart
Thinking of my only darling
From her, forever I must part
VERSE 2
Th rose we took from th garden
As we was walkin' side by side
An' th hopes of tomorrow
An' she can never be my bride
VERSE 3
Th rose she send for a token
She sent it just to clear my plea
Just to tell me her heart was breakin'
To cheer me --- ----- --- --- ---
O Lordy, I've forgot it. Just take it all off an' forget it. I'll try it again.