Key: G
Introduction:
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The orchid is a flower that blooms so tenderly.
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It thrills the fairest lady of the land.
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If placed beside a blushing rose,
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The rose could not compare.
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But how was such as I, to understand.
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I overlooked an orchid while searching for a rose.
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The orchid that I overlooked was you.
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The rose that I was searching for has proved to be untrue.
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The orchid that I find my dear was you.
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The rose has lost its color, but the orchid stays the same.
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And I?m alone to face these lonely years.
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I didn?t see the orchid, I was looking for a rose.
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And now I pay the price with bitter tears.
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