I am a rose of Sharon A lily of the valley As a lily grown among the thorns Love in this world has found me As an apple tree among the trees That grow deep in the forest My lover's form in comely With life and limb most joyous
Rise up my love and come away The rain is over and gone Your love is the fruit of my darkest day And I am your Rose of Sharon
His gentle hand lies under my head His shoulders turn to face me I shall not stir him from my bed While he doth so embrace me Oh bring me wine to pass the time Though none but him can soothe me I am my beloved's and he is mine Desire for his pleasure moves me
Rise up my love and come away The rain is over and gone Your love is the fruit of my darkest day And I am your Rose of Sharon