Lyrics:

1984
Writer(s): Max D. Barnes, Vern Gosdin

My darlin' and I were married in aw
Just a year on the first of July
And when she came down with the fever, I saw
That far away look in her eyes

She was sunshine and laughter, she was roses in bloom
But some roses can't weather the storm
And she whispered these words with the last breath she drew
As she drifted away in my arms

Bath me in lilac, dress me in wine
Darlin', hold on to my hand
Sing me our love song just one time
And love me right to the end

Now you can find me at sundown where the wild flowers grow
Wondering if I'll make it all alone
Reliving sweet memories at our place
Aw, these words carved so deep in stone

Bath me in lilac, dress me in wine
Darlin', hold on to my hand
Sing me our love song just one time
And love me right to the end

Bath me in lilac, dress me in wine
Darlin', hold on to my hand...