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I Wish My Love Was a Red Red Rose Lyrics by Altan

Runaway Sunday

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I wish my love was a red, red rose growing in yon garden fair
And I to be the gardener, of her I would take care
There's not a month throughout the year, that my love I'd renew
I'd garnish her with flowers fine, sweet William, Thyme and Rue
I wish I was a butterfly, I'd light on my love's breast
And if I was a blue cuckoo, I'd sing my love to rest
And if I was a nightingale, I'd sing the daylight clear
I'd sit and sing for you, Molly, for once I loved you dear
I wish I was in Dublin town and seated on the grass
In my right hand, a jug of punch, and on my knee, a lass
I'd call for liquor freely and I'd pay before I'd go
I'd roll my Molly in my arms, let the wind blow high or low
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Altan

Altan

About “I Wish My Love Was a Red Red Rose” by Altan

Read the complete lyrics to "I Wish My Love Was a Red Red Rose" by Altan from the album "Runaway Sunday". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country, Folk.

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"I Wish My Love Was a Red Red Rose" is credited to Altan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I Wish My Love Was a Red Red Rose" appears on "Runaway Sunday".

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