Rose-a-lee, ah, Rose-a-lee
Take these chains from my heart
And set me free
I was lost
Now I'm found
Got my feet back
On solid ground
I was lonesome
Like a fool
I did you wrong
I broke the rule
Now I sure do regret
I was so foolish to be lead
Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Why do you hang
This shame on me?
Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Take these chains from my heart
And set me free
Take these chains from my heart
And set me free
Come on
Take me back
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Oh, say
That you've forgiven me
Cause I can't take it
Anymore
Let's go back to the way
Things used to be before
Win or lose
I won't give in
Just say you'll take me back again
Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Why do you hang
This shame on me?
Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Take these chains from my heart
And set me free
Take these chains from my heart
And set me free
Let's go
Now I'm down on my knees
And I'm begging you please
Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Why do you hang
This shame on me?
Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Take these chains from my heart
And set me free
Take these chains from my heart
Rose-a-lee
Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Why do you hang
This shame on me?
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Oh, Rose-a-lee
Rose-a-lee
Just take these chains from my heart
And set me free
Take these chains from my heart
And set me free
Ooh, yeah