Rose-a-lee, aah Rose-a-lee take these chains from my heart and set me free I was lost, now I'm found Got my feet back on solid ground I was lonesome like a fool I did you wrong I broke the rules Now I sure do regret I was so foolish to be lead Rose-a-lee, ohh rose-a-lee Why do you hang this shame on me? Rose-a-lee, ooh Rose-a-lee Take these chains from my heart and set me free Take these chains from my heart and set me free Take me back ohh Rose-a-lee Oh say that you've forgiven me 'cos I can't take it anymore Let's go back to the way things used to be before Win or lose, I won't give in Just say you'll take me back again Rose-a-lee, ohh rose-a-lee Why do you hang this shame on me? Rose-a-lee, ooh Rose-a-lee Take these chains from my heart and set me free Take these chains from my heart and set me free Now I?m down on my knees And I?m begging you please Rose-a-lee, ohh rose-a-lee Why do you hang this shame on me? Rose-a-lee, ooh Rose-a-lee Take these chains from my heart and set me free Rose-a-lee, ohh rose-a-lee Why do you hang this shame on me? Rose-a-lee, ooh Rose-a-lee Take these chains from my heart and set me free Take these chains from my heart and set me free