Red roses just won't work now
Here we go once again
You've been gone and here you stand
With a dozen "I'm sorrys" in your hand
Victim of your potent charms
I took you back with open arms
But along with the roses came the thorns
And that's why red roses just won't work now
'Cause you've done too much to talk things out
You could tell me you love me
But that's the one thing I'll always doubt
Red roses just won't work now
Gone for good's the trust I had
You led me down the garden path
Just too many times to take you back
So faithless lover why don't you
Save the roses for you know who
I already know how long they'll last
And that's why red roses just won't work now
'Cause you've done too much to talk things out
You could tell me you love me
But that's the one thing I'll always doubt
Red roses just won't work now
No darling, red roses just won't work now