I found him by the railroad track this morning
I could see that he was nearly dead
I knelt down beside him and I listened
Just to hear the words the dying fellow said
He said they let me out of prison out in Frisco

For ten long years I´ve paid for what I´ve done
I was trying to get back to Louisiana
To see my Rose and get to know my son

Give my love to Rose please, won´t you mister?
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy that daddy´s so proud of him
And don´t forget to give my love to Rose

Won´t you tell them I said thanks for waiting for me
Tell my boy to help his mom at home
Tell my Rose to try to find another
Because it ain´t right that she should live alone
Mister here´s a bag with all my money
It won´t last them long the way it goes
God bless you for finding me this morning

Now don´t forget to give my love to Rose

Give my love to Rose please, won´t you mister?
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy that daddy´s so proud of him
And don´t forget to give my love to Rose