[Verse 1]
The first time I met you, my darling
Your face was as fair as the rose
But now your dear face has grown paler
As pale as the lily white rose

[Chorus]
I love the White Rose in its splendour
I love the White Rose in its bloom
I love the White Rose so fair as she grows
It’s the rose that reminds me of you

[Verse 2]
You're fair as the spring, oh my darling
Your face shines so bright, so divine
The fairest of blooms in my garden
Oh lily white rose, you are mine

[Chorus]
I love the White Rose in its splendour
I love the White Rose in its bloom
I love the White Rose so fair as she grows
It’s the rose that reminds me of you

[Verse 3]
Years pass by so quickly, my darling
Each makes you more precious to me;
But long may we grow close together
Oh, lily-white rose, cling to me
[Chorus]
I love the White Rose in its splendour
I love the White Rose in its bloom
I love the White Rose so fair as she grows
It’s the rose that reminds me of you

[Verse 4]
Now I am alone, my sweet darling
I walk through the garden and weep
But spring will return with your presence
Oh lily white rose, mine to keep

[Chorus]
I love the White Rose in its splendour
I love the White Rose in its bloom
I love the White Rose so fair as she grows
It’s the rose that reminds me of you



Alternate fourth verse
And now that you've left me my darling
From your grave one single flower grows
I will always remember you darling
When I gaze on that lily white rose