I raised the hammer
I tolled the bell
For I picked a flower
A rose in Hell

O, I deceived
With my tales to tell
Then I picked a flower
A rose in Hell

With trinkets I bartered
I buy and sell
Then I picked a flower
A rose in Hell

I embraced the thorns
And the heavens yelled
Though I picked a flower
A rose in Hell

Go light me a candle
To break the spell
For I picked a flower
A rose in Hell

O, I am damned
I can tell
For I picked a flower
A rose in Hell