Chorus: G D7 G There's a little rosewood casket G D7 G Resting on a marble stand G C G With a packet of old love letters D7 G Written by my true love's hand G D7 G Go and bring them to me, sister G D7 G Read them o'er for me tonight G C G I have often tried by could not D7 G For the tears that filled my eyes D7 G When I'm dead and in my casket D7 G When I gently fall asleep G C G Fall asleep to wake in heaven D7 G Dearest sister do not weep D7 G D7 G Take his letters and his locket G D7 G Place them gently on my heart G C G But this golden ring that he gave me D7 G From my finger never part Chorus