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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Johnny Cash
Vocals
Mike Campbell
Acoustic Guitar
Smokey Hormel
Acoustic Guitar
Benmont Tench
Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Johnny Cash
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Johnny Cash
Associate Producer
Rick Rubin
Producer
Thom Russo
Assistant Recording Engineer
Andrew Scheps
Assistant Recording Engineer
David Ferguson
Mixing Engineer
Chuck Turner
Assistant Recording Engineer
Vlado Meller
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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 dyin' fellow said
[Verse 2]
He said, "They let me out of prison out in Frisco
For ten long years, I paid for what I done
I was tryin' to get back to Louisiana
To see my Rose and get to know my son"
[Verse 3]
"Give my love to Rose please, won't you mister?
Take her all my money, tell her, buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy that Daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose"
[Verse 4]
"Won't you tell 'em I said thanks for waitin' for me?
Tell my boy to help his mom at home
Tell my Rose to try to find another
'Cause it ain't right that she should live alone"
[Verse 5]
"Mister, here's the bag with all my money
It won't last them long the way it goes
God bless you for findin' me this morning
Now, don't forget to give my love to Rose"
[Verse 6]
"Give my love to Rose please, won't you, mister?
Take her all my money, tell her, buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy that Daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose"
Written by: Johnny R. Cash