ROSE IS FOR TODAY, THE

Charley Pride - 1977




I surprised her at work today
And brought her a red rose 
And for an hour we slipped away
And had lunch just for two
"Well, no, I didn't get the job today
So that new dress will have to wait"
And though she planned to wear it Sunday
She just smiled and said, "Okay"

She knows the rose is for today 
But my love is for always
And a rose is all I can give
Till better times come our way
She knows I'll still be needing her
Long after all the petals fade
The rose is for today
But my love is for always

When we're home and the day is done
She hugs my neck 'cause she knows I'm down
Talking low and lettin' feelings show
She says my love is all that counts
But I want a mansion to shelter her 
And, babe, we'll have it someday
And for every petal on the red rose
I promise you'll have a bouquet

She knows the rose is for today 
But my love is for always
And a rose is all I can give
Till better times come our way
She knows I'll still be needing her
Long after all the petals fade
The rose is for today
But my love is for always


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - January 2011)