Gold Watch & Chain
© 1933, by A.P. Carter (1891-1960)

Ruth Johnson, background vocals, 7-29-06

How can I stay here without you
When there's nothing to cheer my poor heart
This old world would seem sad, love, without you
Tell me now that we'll not have to part.

I will pawn you my gold watch and chain, love
I will pawn you my gold wedding ring
Anything that you want I will give you
Only say that you love me again

Take back all those gifts you have given
Take this ring and this lock of your hair
Take this card with your picture upon it
It's a face that is false, but so fair

Oh, the white rose that blooms in the garden
It grows with the love of my heart
It broke through on the day that I met you
It will die on the day that we part