Scarlet Ribbons

Scarlet Ribbons
I peeped in to say good night
And I heard my child in prayer
\"Please bring me some scarlet ribbons
Scarlet ribbons for my hair\"

Searched all night, my heart was aching
Just before the dawn was breaking
I peeped in, and on her bed
In gay profusion lying there
Scarlet ribbons, lovely ribbons
Scarlet ribbons for her hair
If I live to be a hundred
I will never know from where
Came those ribbons, lovely ribbons
Scarlet ribbons for her hair
Transcribed by Ronald E. Hontz
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