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Roma (Ruth Oma) Wilkinson is an American songwriter, known for songs performed by theb likes of Bing Crosby, the The Andrew Sisters and many others.

Roma was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1918, the fourth of nine children. Her mom ran a general store, and she encouraged Roma’s creative streak by offering customized poems and cards for her customers, which Roma would write.

Roma started writing songs when she was very young. The Gods Were Angry With Me, a song she wrote at the age of 16, later became a hit for country singer Jim Reeves, who included it on several of his albums.

Roma continued writing. Several of her songs were recorded by other people, including Bing Crosby and Peggy Lee. Always a lyricist, she often partnered with musician Watt Watkins to create their music.