Within my prison cell so dreary 
Alone I sit alone with aching heart
I'm dreaming of my little darling 
From her forever I must part

The rose she sent me as a token 
She sent it just to light my gloom
And tell me that her heart is broken 
And cheer me before I meet my doom

The judge would not believe my story 
The jury said I have to pay
And with the rose in all its glory 
Not guilty's all that I could say

Goodbye sweetheart for in the morning 
To meet my Maker I must go
And when I die at daylight's dawning 
Against my heart they'll find this rose

Within my prison cell so dreary...