Rosewood Casket

[Verse 1] There's a little rosewood casket Resting on a marble stand With a packet of old love letters Written by my true love's hand [Verse 2] Go and bring them to me, sister Read them o'er for me tonight I have often tried, but I could not For the tears that filled my eyes [Verse 3] When I'm dead and in my casket When I gently fall asleep Fall asleep to wake in heaven Dearest sister, do not weep [Verse 4] Take his letters and his locket Place them gently on my heart But this golden ring that he gave me From my finger never part [Verse 5] There's a little rosewood casket Resting on a marble stand With a packet of old love letters Written by my true love's hand