A popular song from 1915. Words and music by Shelton Brooks.
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If you were a rose, dear, in a bower
I’d buzz around you ev’ry hour
I would be your great big lover bee
I’d love you true
I would watch you ev’ry day
So no one could steal you away
I’d sting ev’ry one who laid their hands on you
You’re such a pretty rose
While your little buds are sleeping
‘Round your bower I’d be creeping
I’d hang ’round until the rooster crows
Oh, you rose
I’d gather drops of morning dew
And place on you to keep your brilliant hue
If I were a bee and you were a red, red rose
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