My Sister Rose Lyrics - 10,000 Maniacs

Big big plans are being made 

For my sisters Wedding Day 

We'll have a ball at the sons of Roma Hall 

Family, friends come one and all 

First the best man makes a toast 

To Rocky and my sister Rose 

A life of years, free of tears 

Bottoms up and lots of luck 

Polka, tango everyone 

Cha cha, mambo Rose and Rock alone 

(Ahh) 

Frankie Rizzo and his combo play on 

Single girls all hear the call 

Form a crowd at the back wall 

And when the bouquet flies, each one tries 

To be the best catch and next years bride 

Uncle Sam and Uncle Joe 

Take their places in the row 

They're standing by, side to side 

For dollar dances with the bride 

Polka, tango everyone 

Cha cha, mambo Rose and Rock alone 

(Ahh) 

He's a banker, she'll be well off now 

Sister Rose take your mother's place 

Trade your home and your maiden name 

For list of vows and a veil of lace 

Made a wife of you today, ho 

Now they cut the five tier cake 

That Colucci, he can bake 

A frosted tower of sugar and flour 

For the couple of the hour 

Polka, tango everyone 

Cha cha, mambo Rose and Rock alone 

(Ahh) 

She was born to wear that gown 

Sister Rose take your mother's place 

Trade your home and your maiden name 

For list of vows and a veil of lace 

Made a wife of you today 

But you're my sister Rose the same