I surprised her at work today
And brought her a red rose
And for an hour we slipped away
And had lunch just for two
"Well, no, I didn't get the job today
So that new dress will have to wait"
And though she planned to wear it Sunday
She just smiled and said, "Okay"
She knows the rose is for today
But my love is for always And a rose is all I can give
Till better times come our way
She knows I'll still be needing her Long after all the petals fade
The rose is for today
But my love is for always
When we're home and the day is done
She hugs my neck 'cause she knows
I'm down Talking low and lettin' feelings show
She says my love is all that counts
But I want a mansion to shelter her
And, babe, we'll have it someday
And for every petal on the red rose I promise you'll have a bouquet
She knows the rose is for today
But my love is for always And a rose is all I can give
Till better times come our way She knows
I'll still be needing her Long after all the petals fade
The rose is for today But my love is for always