Scarlet Ribbons Lyrics - Kingston Trio

I peeked in to say, "Goodnight" 

And I heard my child in prayer 

"Please bring me some scarlet ribbons 

Scarlet ribbons for my hair" 

Searched all night, my heart was achin' 

Just before the dawn was breaking 

I peeked in and on her bed 

In gay profusion lying there 

Scarlet ribbons, lovely ribbons 

Scarlet ribbons for her hair 

If I live to be a hundred 

I will never know from where 

Came those ribbons, lovely ribbons 

Scarlet ribbons for her hair