Forever like the rose I suppose that's the way to be

Fresh and ever growing always showing lots of beauty to the world

I know it's not an easy task all I ask is that you try

Try for me be like the flower within its hour of final glory

Open up and let the sunshine touch your heart

Show the world what you can be

If you are free free to grow free to grow forever like the rose

The rose is worn above the heart the symbol of its love is showing

Growing in the park a secret for a lover's knowing

The centerpiece of life will always be unfolding its cardinal petals

For the dew of children's tears to grow a new rose

Forever like the rose Oh forever like the rose

Forever like the rose I suppose that's the way to be

Strong and ever giving always living with a purpose and a goal

To blossom day to day then someday to fade away

Forever like the rose