Lyrics The Rose Tattoo - Perry Como

He wore the rose tattoo,
To prove his love was true .. .
But hearts can lie, so why deny,
That roses fade and love can die .. .

She′ll wait her whole life through,
Like fools an' dreamer′s do .. .
She'll go on caring for one who's wearing,
The rose ... the rose tattoo .. .

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She′ll wait her whole life through,
Like fools an′ dreamer's do .. .
She′ll go on caring for one who's wearing,
The rose ... the rose tattoo .. .