Green grow the lilacs
In once had a sweetheart but now I have none The way he has done me I care not for one The way he has done me contented I'll be For he loves another much better than me Green grow the lilacs all sparkling with dew I'm lonesome for my darling since parting from you The next time I meet him I hope to prove true And change the green lilacs to red, white and blue I passed by his window both early and late The look that he gave me it made my heart ache The look that he gave me was harmful to see For he loves another much better than me * Refrain Wrote him a letter with rosey red lines He sent me an answer all twisted entrines Keep your love letters and I'll keep mine Write to your sweetheart and I'll write to mine * Refrain