Rose Red

Rose Red
Probably 17th C. The version that we sing is different to any that I could find.
Round for 3 voices

Rose, rose, rose, red,
will I ever see thee wed?
I will marry at thy will sire,
at thy will.

Also: Rose, rose, rose, rose
Shall I ever see thee red
Aye, marry, that thou wilt
If thou but stay.


This song is often sung in canon with Hey Ho, Nobody Home and Ah Poor Bird. (In this case everyone singing
the same song should be singing together, not as a round.