1st verse:
The pictures tell the story, this life has many shades
I'd wake up every morning and before I'd start each day
I'd take a drag from last nights cigarette
that smouldered in it's tray
Down a little something and then be on my way
2nd verse:
I travelled far and wide and laid this head in many ports
I was guided by a compass, I saw beauty to the north
I drew the tales of many lives and wore the faces of my own
I had these memories all around me so I wouldn't be alone
Pre-chorus:
Some may be from showing up, others are from growing up
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue
I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Chorus:
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
(part 1)
3rd verse:
This ones for the mighty sea, mischief, gold and piracy
This ones for the man that raised me taught me sacrifice
and bravery
This ones for our favourite game black and gold, we wave the flag
This ones for my family name with pride I wear it to the grave
Pre-chorus:
Some may be from showing up, others are from growing up
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue
I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Chorus:
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo
X
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Bridge:
This one means the most to me, stays here for eternity
А ship that always stays the course, an anchor
for my every choice
А rose that shines down from above, I signed
and sealed these words in blood
I heard them once, sung in a song, it played again
and we sang along
(let ring chords) (mandolin: part 1)
You'll always be there with me even if you're gone
You'll always have my love, our memory will live on
Pre-chorus:
Some may be from showing up, others are from growing up
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue
I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you
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I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
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Chorus:
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo
With pride I'll wear it to the grave for you
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo
X
Signed and sealed in blood I would die for you
Outro:
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