I wished for roses from my dearie,
    A gift to show your love is true,
    An amber ring to say you love me.
    You only kissed me tenderly.
    The night is cold and I am weary
    I watch you dream the long night through.
    I lie awake and sleep escapes me
    And so I listen to you breathe.

          And as you sleep I say, "I love you"
          There is no star I'd place above you.
          When you awake I'll work beside you.
          You are my darling dear, goodnight.

    The years have bloomed for us more sweetly
    Than all the fragrant roses do.
    Your tender kiss suits me completely
    You hold me close to comfort me.
    Your callused hands grow flowers and berries,
    Ripe apples, pears and peaches too.
    You gather up the garden bounty:
    All that you have you give to me.

          And as you sleep I say, "I love you"
          There is no star I'd place above you.
          When you awake I'll work beside you.
          You are my darling dear, goodnight.

    A steadfast heart is what you give me,
    Upon my hand a wedding ring.
    The songs I have your courage brings me
    I need no jewels from the sea.
    What price the light that only joy sees;
    The loving trust that gives me wings?
    You are my true love here beside me.
    I hold your hand and fall asleep.

          And as we sleep I say, "I love you"
          There is no star I'd place above you.
          When we awake I'll work beside you.
          You are my darling dear. Goodnight.

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