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 night's cigarette that smoldered in it's tray
Down a little something and then be on my way
I traveled 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
In a rose tattoo [8x]
With pride I'll wear it to the grave for you
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
With pride I'll wear it to the grave for you [2x]
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
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
Signed and sealed in blood I would die for you