title: The White Rose (song)
text: # The White Rose (song)
  
  The White Rose is a traditional Cornish folk song, the chorus of which appeared in the film Ladies in Lavender (2005). The song remains popular and has been recorded by many of the Cornish male voice choirs and is often performed at funerals. In 2001 it was read at the funeral of Rick Rescorla, Cornish hero of 9/11.
  
  ## Lyrics
  
  The White Rose
  
  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.
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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
  
  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.
  
  