Refrain: Green grow the lilacs all sparkling with dew I'm lonely my darling since parting with you But by our next meeting I hope to prove true |: And change the green lilacs to the red, white and blue. :| I had a sweetheart but now I have none Since she's gone and left me, I care not for one Since she's gone and left me, contented I'll be |: For she loves another one better than me. :| Refrain: I passed my love's window, both early and late The look that she gave me, it makes my heart ache; Oh, the look that she gave me was painful to see, |: For she loves another one better than me. :| Refrain: I wrote love letters in rosy red lines She sent me an answer all twisted in twines Saying, "Keep your love letters and I will keep mine |: Just you write to your love and I'll write to mine!" :| Refrain:

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