In vain I try to dry a tear
Which falls down from my eyes
It makes me think of the one I love
Who in the cold grave lies
My heart is very sad I vow
On thing cheers me through my life
The only merit I have left
The portrait of my wife
Roll away those lonely days
Roll from up above
Raise your gla**
To the one you love
Roll away those lonely days
Roll from up above
Raise your gla**
To the one you love
She gave it with the parting kiss
She gave it with a sigh
And said dear husband do take this
Before I say goodbye
And let me place it round your neck
While I've got one breath of life
And I hope you'll never once forget
This portrait of your wife
Roll away those lonely days
Roll from up above
Raise your gla**
To the one you love
Roll away those empty days
Roll from up above
Raise your gla**
To the one you love
I see her in my dreams at night
I think of her by day
To me she was an angel bright
But now she's far away
I wear her portrait near my heart
I'll treasure it through life
And with it I will never part
His portrait of my wife
Roll away those lonely days
Roll from up above
Raise your gla**
To the one you love
Roll away those hollow days
Roll from up above
Raise your gla**
To the one you love