You might say she started out

Without what folks 'round here

Call a fair shake

A little girl with no shoes on her feet

Tangled hair, not a nickel to her name

And not a care

But no matter what

Her smile came shining through



'Cause a rose is a rose is a rose

And everybody knows

A little sunlight and room to grow

Was all she needed

And seeing her face in town

Is like springtime coming around

Well I guess it just goes to show

A rose is a rose is a rose



Tommy Lee always knew what he would do

'Cause she moved him deep down in his heart

And everybody smiled at such a pair

Could they last with two different worlds

And sides of the tracks

But no matter what

Their love came shining through



'Cause a rose is a rose is a rose

And everybody knows

A little sunlight and room to grow

Was all she needed

And seeing her face in town

Was like springtime coming around

Well I guess it just goes to show...



A rose is a rose

It always finds a way to shine

Beauty is a state of mind

And seeing her face in town

Was like springtime coming around

Well I guess it just goes to show

A rose is a rose is a rose