The last rose of summer everyone knows Every sailor & schoolboy in the throes A hero of rebels looking for a fight Let loose the muse like so many times before tonight We were late to the party we stayed too long Remembered the words but forgot the songs I knew all the titles to vanquish my foes Poetry & wine were part of the plan Making my mistakes, learning what it takes to be a man This holy night of summer's just begun Tonight we'll dance until the morning sun Meet me at the meeting of the waters Meet me underneath the tree Moore's melodies in the air And all defenses would disappear Soothing her with verses that roll off my tongue Choosing every word she would offer her charms And in the lucky morning I'll hold her in my arms This holy night of summer's just begun Tonight we'll dance until the morning sun Meet me at the meeting of the waters Meet me underneath the tree