Van Lear Rose

One of my fondest memories Was sittin' on my daddy's knee Listenin' to the stories that he told He'd pull out that old photograph Like a treasured memory from the past And say, "Child this, here's the Van Lear rose" Oh how it would bring a smile

I can't understand a word you're saying We've got a bad connection on our minds Communication's one thing we never seem to find Oh Lord I'm sorry, but there's trouble on the line All I get is static when we're talking You say my line is out of order

I lie here all alone In my bed of memories Im dreamin of your sweet kiss Oh, how you loved on me I can almost feel you with me Here in this blue moonlight Oh, I miss being Mrs. tonight Like so many other hearts Mine wanted to be free Ive been put her

Woman, you dont know me, but you can bet that I know you Everybody in this whole darn town knows you too I brought along our little babies cause I wanted them to see The woman thats burnin down our family tree No, I didnt come to fight, he was a bett