Rose-a-lee. aah 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, ohh Rose-a-lee
Why do you hang this shame on me?
Rose-a-lee, ooh Rose-a-lee
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
Take me back ohh Rose-a-lee
Oh say that you've forgiven me
'cos 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
Now I'm down on my knees,
and I'm begging you please