Now at your door he begs Please don't let him in He's broke so many hearts Including his own Roses and whiskey And tears on your cheeks He's broke so many hearts Including his own And if he's not the man That you thought he was He'll leave in the morning And let you be And it's roses and whiskey And tears on your cheeks He'll leave in the morning And let you be The captain take in sickle All die on their ships Blow here northbound crystal Show you care And it's roses and whiskey And tears on your cheeks Blow here northbound crystal Show you care Now at my grave you stand Trembling, shaking hands Just be strong my friend And go your way And it's roses and whiskey And tears on your cheeks Just be strong my friend And go your way And it's roses and whiskey And tears on your cheeks Just be strong my friend And go your way