I raised the hammer I tolled the bell For I picked a flower A rose in Hell O, I deceived With my tales to tell Then I picked a flower A rose in Hell With trinkets I bartered I buy and sell Then I picked a flower A rose in Hell I embraced the thorns And the heavens yelled Though I picked a flower A rose in Hell Go light me a candle To break the spell For I picked a flower A rose in Hell O, I am damned I can tell For I picked a flower A rose in Hell