Rose of Jericho

I hear the syncopated rhythm of a rolling train
Rumbling down the tracks across the Western plains
Carrying some freight bound for Michigan
While I haven't left this county since Lord knows when
Oh you're my Rose of Jericho

I was just some drifter when you took me in
They all bet dollars to doughnuts I'd be off again
So we sure surprised 'em getting married and when
I took a steady job at the packing plant
Oh you're my Rose of Jericho

How did you ever forgive me, for all my rounder's ways?
I will never forsake you, not until the end of days
You knew for certain when we first met
I'd stick around. Yeah, I'd stick around

There was a time when we were younger, not so long ago
We left the kids and took the car to see a picture show
Didn't make it half the way 'cause we were lovin' so
We pulled into a grove of trees and had a go
Oh you're my Rose of Jericho

How did you ever forgive me, for all my rounder's ways?
I will never forsake you, not until the end of days
You knew for certain when we first met
I'd stick around. Yeah, I'd stick around

There's a red sun setting past the Rio Grande
Lighting up the clouds while a flock of cranes
Drop out of the sky like some aeroplanes
Bound for Lord knows where – I'd love to go with them
But you're my Rose of Jericho