He was roaming in the gloaming where the roses were in bloom A soldier, with his sweetheart, brave and true And their hearts were filled with sorrow, for their thoughts were of tomorrow As she pinned a rose upon his coat of blue Do not ask me love to linger, for you know not what to say Before duty calls your sweetheart's name again But your heart need not be sighing, if I be among the dying I'll be with you when the roses bloom again When the roses bloom again beside the river And the mocking bird has sung her sweet refrain In the days of Auld Lang Syne, I'll be with you, sweetheart mine I'll be with you when the roses bloom again In the rattle of the battle came a whisper soft and low From a soldier who had fallen in the fray I am dying, I am dying and I know that I must go But I want to tell you before I pass away There's a far and distant river where the roses are in bloom And a sweetheart who is waiting there for me It is there I pray you take me, I've been faithful, don't forsake me I'll be with her when the roses bloom again When the roses bloom again