Roses are red, my love
A long, long time ago, on graduation day
You handed me your book, I signed this way
Roses are red, my love, violets are blue
Sugar is sweet, my love, but not as sweet as you
We dated through high school
And when the big day came
I wrote into your book, next to my name
Roses are red, my love, violets are blue
Sugar is sweet, my love, but not as sweet as you
Then I went far away and you found someone new
I read your letter dear, and I wrote back to you
Roses are red, my love, violets are blue
Sugar is sweet, my love, good luck - may God bless you
Is that your little girl?
She looks a lot like you
Someday some boy will write in her book, too
Roses are red, my love, violets are blue
Sugar is sweet, my love
But not as sweet as you ... **