Scarlet Ribbons

I peeked in to say, "Goodnight"

And I heard my child in prayer

"Please bring me some scarlet ribbons

Scarlet ribbons for my hair"



Searched all night, my heart was achin'

Just before the dawn was breaking



I peeked 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