BARRELS 'N BARRELS OF ROSES
(Bob Merrill)


Mindy Carson - 1952



For just a little of your affection
Sent in my direction
And a bit of tenderness
I'll give you barrels 'n barrels of roses
Tons and tons of sunshine
Miles and miles of happiness

For just a little appreciation
Moonlight conversation
Now and then a sweet caress
I'll give you barrels 'n barrels of roses
Tons and tons of sunshine
Miles and miles of happiness

Although you say you really truly love me
Lately you're not showin' it
And if your sunshine doesn't light my heart
Baby, how can roses grow in it

So if you give me a little kissin'
Somethin' I've been missin'
Every bit of tenderness
Will bring you barrels 'n barrels of roses
Tons and tons of sunshine
Miles and miles of happiness

(Instrumental Break)

Although you say you really truly love me
Lately you're not showin' it
And if your sunshine doesn't light my heart
Baby, how can all the roses grow in it

So if you give me a little kissin'
Somethin' I've been missin'
Every bit of tenderness
Will bring you barrels 'n barrels of roses
Tons and tons of sunshine
Miles and miles of happiness
Barrels full o' roses
Tons and tons of sunshine
Miles and miles of happiness



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2018)