Roses are red, my love
Do-do do-do

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"

 (Roses are red)