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 rules
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
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
Now I?m down on my knees
And I?m begging you please
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
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