I can hardly bear the sight of lipstick,On the cigarettes there
in the ashtray
Lyin' cold the way you left them
At least your lips caressed them While you packed
And a lip print on a half filled cup of coffee That you poured
and didn't drink
But at least you thought you wanted it,
so much more than I can say for me
Chorus:
What a good year for the roses ,Many blooms still linger there
The lawn could stand another mowin', Funny, I don't even care
And as you turned and walked away,
And as the door behind you closes
The only thing I know to say, It's been a good year for the roses
After three full years of marriage,
It's the first time that you, Haven't made the bed
I guess the reason we're not talkin'There's so little left to say,
We haven't said
While a million thoughts Go runnin' through my mind
I find I haven't spoke a word
And from the bedroom those familiar sounds,
Of our own baby's cryin', Goes unheard
Chorus
What a good year for the roses ,Many blooms still linger there
The lawn could stand another mowin', Funny, I don't even care
And as you turned and walked away, And as the door
behind you closes
The only thing I know to say, It's been a good year for the roses