I might live a little longer dear

A sick mother said to her son

I will leave you when the roses dissappear

They're fading one by-y one



Then the boy got down to pray

And his prayer started in this way

Please paint a rose o'er the garden wall

So mum will think summer's still here



The doctor said she

Would be taken from me

When the roses dissappeared



She'll think the painted flower is real

It will give her new courage somehow

So please paint a rose by the garden wall

So mama won't leave me now



[Spoken:]

You know they say that

A boy's best friend is his mother

And I for one know that it's true

They'll stay by your side when there's no other

And guard you when you're alone and blue

So is it asking to much dear God

To spare me these heartaches, these tears

Won't you please paint a rose on the garden wall

So my mum will think summer's still here



She'll think the painted flower is real

It will give her new courage somehow

So please paint a rose on the garden wall

So mama won't leave me now