Once kept in a stable snug and warm But now he's growing old in open fields he's forced to go He often stands in hail, rain, freezing snow He's certain that his master doesn't mean him any harm Chorus Dapple Rose he doesn't want you anymore Times gone by you will remember Dapple Rose you are cold and old and slow Times gone by you will remember His clothing was a shiny coat so fine But now he's growing old and his beauty does decay One night he heard his master frown and say No poor old bones could stand this life of mine Chorus Dapple Rose he doesn't want you anymore Times gone by you will remember Dapple Rose you are cold and old and slow Times gone by you will remember Break His food was of the best corn and best hay But now there's no such thing and he hardly eats at all He lives on sprouts that grow behind the wall I doubt if he'll be lucky to last another day Chorus Dapple Rose he doesn't want you anymore Times gone by you will remember Dapple Rose you are cold and old and slow Times gone by you will remember Don't feel so bad, feel so sad No more wearing shiny glory now they hang upon the wall The hall in some far gone manor Not a soul realises your a Dapple Rose of fame
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