Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)

Lyrics

I peeked in to say good-night
 When I heard my child in prayer
 "And for me, some scarlet ribbons
 Scarlet ribbons for my hair"
 All our stores were closed and shuttered
 All the streets were dark and bare
 In our town, no scarlet ribbons
 Not one ribbons for her hair
 Through the night, my heart was aching
 Just before the dawn was breaking
 I peeked in and on her bed
 In gay profusion lying there
 Lovely ribbons, scarlet ribbons
 Scarlet ribbons for her hair
 If I live to be a hundred
 I will never know from where
 Came those lovely scarlet ribbons
 Scarlet ribbons for her hair

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Song Details

Duration
02:45
Key
9
Tempo
82 BPM

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