The Rose Tattoo

He wore the rose tattoo, 
To prove his love was true . . . 
But hearts can lie, so why deny, 
That roses fade and love can die . . . 

She'll wait her whole life through, 
Like fools an' dreamer's do . . . 
She'll go on caring for one who's wearing, 
The rose . . . the rose tattoo . . . 

< instrumental verse > 

She'll wait her whole life through, 
Like fools an' dreamer's do . . . 
She'll go on caring for one who's wearing, 
The rose . . . the rose tattoo . . .