Lay My Head Beneath A Rose - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
LAY MY HEAD BENEATH A ROSE 
Darling, fold me to you closer. As you did in days of yore; Press your lips upon my forehead, Ere I see the golden shore. Life is from me fastly fleeting, Soon I'll be in sweet repose; When I am gone I ask this favor, Lay my head beneath a rose. 
Chorus. Lay me where sweet flowers blossom-, Where the dainty lily grows; Where the pink and violets mingle, Lay my head beneath a rose. 
Darling one, when first I met you. When I pledged you hand and heart, There were roses on your cheeks, love. And we vowed we ne'er would part. One more kiss, for I am going, Far beyond all earthly woes; Let my grave be like your cheeks, love, Covered with the blushing rose.-Chorus.