The Yellow Rose of Texas

English: The Yellow Rose of Texas is a traditional American folk song dating back to at least the 1850s. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time. Several versions of the song have been recorded, including by Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson and Mitch Miller. This song became popular among Confederate soldiers in the Texas Brigade during the American Civil War. Upon taking command of the Army of Tennessee in July 1864, General John Bell Hood introduced it as a marching song. Lyrics: There’s a yellow rose in Texas that I am gonna see Nobody else could miss her not half as much as me She cried so when I left her it was like it broke her heart And if I ever find her we never more will part She’s the sweetest little rose bud that Texas ever knew Her eyes are bright as diamonds they sparkle like the dew