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Little white rose that I loved, I loved, Roisin ban, Roisin ban! Fair my bud as the morning's dawn. I kissed my beautiful flower to bloom. My heart grew glad for its rich perfume— Little white rose that I loved!

Little white rose that I loved grew red, Roisin rua, Roisin rua! Passionate tears I wept for you. Love is more sweet than the world's fame— I dream you back in my heart the same, Little white rose that I loved!

Little white rose that I loved grew black. Roisin duv, Roisin duv! So I knew not the heart of you. Lost in the world's alluring fire, I cry in the night for my heart's desire, Little white rose that I loved!