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 rule 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... Now I'm down on my knees And I'm begging you please Rose-a-lee, ohh rose-a-lee... Rose-a-lee, ohh rose-a-lee...