Oh the rose that blooms so sweet
The fragrance upon the wind
A gentle rose with petals frail
And thorns to pierce the skin
Reds and yellows to gladden the heart
And lift the spirits high
But deep inside the beautiful rose
Hide all the tears that I cry
Underneath the scented petals
Hidden away from view
Lies a world that only I can see
It's hidden away from you
I love the rose like a dear, dear friend
It comforts me when I am sad
The yellow hue lightens my heart
And tells of happiness to be had
But oh what pain when that rose dies
And the petals fade away
For then the world sees what is inside
The tears for which I must now pay