Key: C
Introduction:
C G F C G Am C
verse 2
G F C
Though winter snows fall deep and long
G F C
The flower grows the while
G F Am C
The weary traveller passing by
G F
Feels warmer for her smile
Am F Am F Am F Am C
verse 3
G F C
Sunshine and the tender flower
G F C
Both melt the young man's heart
G F Am C
But he who lingers waits his turn
G F C
Must learn to play his part
verse 4
G F C
Through summer days of warmth and love
G F C
The young man tends his flower
G F Am C
But blinded by their colours bright
G F
Heeds not the passing hour
Am F Am F Am F Am C
Verse 5
G F C
The autumn leaves once clothed with gold
G F C
Now frayed and sadly worn
G F Am C
The flower bids a chill farewell
G F
The young man's heart is torn
Verse 6