White Roses

Pack up the sun and sweep away the stars
 And hang a veil over the moon
 The cars are parked
 Them the bells are ringing out
 Just never thought you'd leave so soon
 But those white roses are growing round the houses
 That you buried under the arches all your life
 Will you beg my forgiveness?
 Will you be my only witness to this bird in flight?
 Over those white, white roses
 Those white, white roses
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 I prayed for you when no-one was listening
 I helped you blow your candles out
 So, good afternoon
 Good evening and good night
 I didn't want this day to end
 But those white roses are growing around the houses
 That you buried under the arches all your life
 Will you beg my forgiveness?
 Will you be my only witness to this bird in flight?
 Over those white, white roses
 Those white, white roses