GREEN GROW THE LILACS Green grow the lilacs, all sparkling with dew, I'm lonely, my darling, since parting with you. But by our next meeting I'll hope to prove true, And change the green lilacs to the Red, White, and Blue. I used to have a sweetheart, but now I have none, Since she's gone and left me, I care not for one. Since she's gone and left me, contented I'll be, For she loves another one better than me. I passed my love's window, both early and late, The look that she gave me, it made my heart ache. Oh, the look that she gave me was painful to see, For she loves another one better than me. I wrote my love letters in rosy red lines, She sent me an answer all twisted in twines, Saying, "Keep your love letters and I will keep mine, Just you write to your love and I'll write to mine." Green grow the lilacs, all sparkling with dew, I'm lonely, my darling, since parting with you, But by our next meeting I'll hope to prove true, And change the green lilacs to Red, White, and Blue.