Budded Roses Words and Music by Woody Guthrie Little darling, we have parted From each other we must go Many a mile may separate us In this world of sin and woe
But that savior gave the promise That you'd meet me in the land Where you said we'd be together When the roses bloom again
Down among the budded roses Though my heart is sad with pain I have parted from my darling Never more to meet again
Will this parting be forever? Will there be no dawning day? When our hearts will be united All our worries pass away
Now this parting is of sorrow Yes, it almost breaks my heart Tell me, darling, that you love me When we're many miles apart
I will see you up in Heaven This is my true and earnest prayer If you love me here on earth, dear I am sure you'll love me there
Down among the budded roses Though my heart is sad with pain I have parted from my darling Never more to meet again.