My Sister Rose lyrics

Big big plans are being made

For my sister's wedding day

We'll have a ball

At the Sons of Roma Hall

Family, friends, come one and all

First the best men make a toast

To Rocky and my sister Rose

"A life of years

Free of tears

Bottoms up and lots of luck!"

Polka, tango everyone

Cha-cha, mambo Rose and Rock alone

Frankie Rizzo and his combo play on

Single girls all hear the call

Form a crowd at the back wall

And when the bouquet flies

Each one tries

To be the best catch and next year's bride

Uncle Sam and Uncle Joe

Take their places in a row

They're standing by

Side to side

For dollar dances with the bride

Polka, tango everyone

Cha-cha, mambo, Rose and Rock alone

"He's a banker, she'll be well off now"

Sister Rose, take your mother's place

Trade your home and your maiden name

For a list of vows and a veil of lace

Made a wife of you today.

Now they cut the five-tier cake

"That Colucci, he can bake"

A frosted tower

Of sugar and flour

For the couple of the hour

Polka, tango everyone

Cha-cha, mambo Rose and Rock alone

She was born to wear that gown

Sister Rose, take your mother's place

Trade your home and your maiden name

For a list of vows and a veil of lace

Made a wife of you today

But you're my sister Rose the same

• Artist:10,000 Maniacs
• Album:In My Tribe