John Williamson – Purple Roses (Guitar)

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There's a rose bush in the garden

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Been there since I was born

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That celebrates its age without fear

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I touch the velvet petals

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And smell the breath of angels,e

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And pick the purple roses every year 

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Now you think you're passed your prime my sweet woman

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Your use-by date is faded and grey

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But sad and sorry thoughts like that my darlin'

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Is throwin' purple roses away 

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You're tired of pretending that you're younger

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When gravity is real and here to stay

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So you wear your clothes more easily for comfort

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You used to be too skinny anyway 

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Now you're looking in the mirror

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A picture of your Mother

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But you don't see the woman that I see

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Denying grace and pride the good Lord gave you

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Is throwin' purple roses away 

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Yeah, sad and sorry thoughts like that my darlin'

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Is throwin' purple roses away