I peeped in to say good night And I heard my child in prayer "Please bring me some scarlet ribbons Scarlet ribbons for my hair" Searched all night, my heart was aching Just before the dawn was breaking I peeped 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