Lyrics

*Grand Prize Winner in Session I-2005 John Lennon Songwriting Contest
* Featured at ASCAP Songwriters Showcase at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in May 2006 with host Stephen Schwartz

YELLOW ROSES

VERSE:
Bright and early Monday morning
The mailman brought a box
A big bouquet of long stem roses
From the local flower shop
You signed the tiny card inside
So I tore the ribbon free
But the dull disappointing color
Washed away my dreams

CHORUS:
Don't send me yellow roses
I don't want to be your friend
Don't send me yellow roses
I like my roses red

VERSE:
White tells me lasting promise
Pink stakes a claim
Orange shows growing desire
Violet calls my name
But you chose the only color
That means we'll never kiss
Baby I need the crimson petals
To lead me to your lips

CHORUS:
Don't send me yellow roses
I don't want to be your friend
Don't send me yellow roses
I like my roses red

BRIDGE:
Everybody knows
The flames of passion burn red
If you want to hold my heart
Listen to what I said

CHORUS:
Don't send me yellow roses
I don't want to be your friend
Don't send me yellow roses
I like my roses red

CHORUS:
Don't send me yellow roses
I don't want to be your friend
Don't send me yellow roses
I like my roses red

Don't send me yellow roses
Don't send me yellow roses

Copyright 2005 Jen Waters & Bob Farrell