Paper Roses
(Verse 1)
He used to fill my heart with clover,
My world with diamonds and such.
But now it seems his eyes are opened
And everything he loves is out of touch.
(Verse 2)
They say that lovin' sets your living free
So what's the matter, boy?
Why can't it do that for me?
(Chorus)
Instead of sending me red roses
Send me paper ones instead
'Cause I really don't deserve
Something that will soon be dead.
(Verse 3)
Now I lie alone and gaze out my window
As the hours seem to drift on by
And as the night grows cold
I watch those paper roses
That remind me of my love gone by
(Chorus)
Instead of sending me red roses
Send me paper ones instead
'Cause I really don't deserve
Something that will soon be dead.
(Verse 4)
Yes instead of sending me red roses
Send me paper ones instead.