That Yellow Rose

VERSE:
It all began on our wedding day
Sixty years ago, the month of May
Never could have seen
one day what it would mean
that yellow memory in my bouquet

Over time we've shared some joyful tears
Occasions when that mem'ry reappears
you kept that candle glowin'
all the love that you were showin'
is why somehow I'm hoping you will hear

CHORUS:
That yellow rose, still lingers in my heart
like it did right from the start
even now that we're apart

That yellow rose, will always be my guide
let's me know you're by my side---
and after all these years I hope he knows
how much it meant to me that yellow rose

VERSE:
The years rolled by, so much of life has changed
stages and routines now rearranged
yet something still lives on
that tells me you're not gone
It's the mem'ry of that rose which still remains

(repeat chorus)

BRIDGE:
The time had finally come, for us to say goodbye
somehow you helped me hold myself together
the more I think about it, no reason to ask why
cause' "you and I" continue on forever...

FINAL CHORUS:
That yellow rose, still lingers in my heart
like it has right from the start
and even now that we're apart

That yellow rose, will always be my guide
and it fills me up inside
and after all these years I'm sure he knows
how much it means to me that yellow rose

...and as your time was coming to a close...
I returned to you that single yellow rose...