Red Roses For Me (Lyrics)

(Written by Sean O'Casey, from the four-act play of the same name. The play takes place during the Dublin Lockout of 1913, which O'Casey himself participated in.)

A sober black shawl hides her body entirely
Touched by the sun and the salt spray of the sea
But down in the darkness a slim hand so lovely
Carries a rich bunch of red roses for me

Her petticoat simple and her feet are but bare
And all that she has is but neat and scanty
But stars in the deep of her eyes are exclaiming
I carry a rich bunch of red roses for thee

No arrogant jewel sits enthroned on her forehead
Or swings from a white ear for all men to see
But jewelled desire in a bosom so pearly
Carries a rich bunch of red roses for me

A sober black shawl hides her body entirely
Touched by the sun and the salt spray of the sea
But down in the darkness a slim hand so lovely
Carries a rich bunch of red roses for me

Album: "The Humour Is On Me Now"

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[mvanderdoes]

Is the music by O'Casey as well?

[guarunteedubliner]

@mvanderdoes As far as I know, the tune was set by Brigid Edwards who was a music teacher at Dartington Hall--the school which O'Casey's children attended.

[lindamon8]

Great! I hadn't heard this version. Thanks for uploading.

[guarunteedubliner]

@lindamon8 No problem at all. : )

[memejayify]

thanx for posting,.RD my hero

[krakwhorznkandy]

My life is a but a void without passion

[guarunteedubliner]

@MegaPaddyo Thank you--and you're welcome.