Scarlet Ribbons Lyrics - Roy Orbison

I peeped in to say good night 

When I heard my child in prayer 

"Send for me, some scarlet ribbons 

Scarlet ribbons for my hair" 

All the stores were closed and shuttered 

All the streets were dark and bare 

In my town no scarlet ribbons 

Scarlet ribbons for her hair 

Through the night my heart was aching 

Just before the dawn was breaking 

I peeped in and on her bed 

In gay profusion lying there 

I saw ribbons, scarlet ribbons 

Scarlet ribbons for her hair 

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