Not so long ago

On his way home from work

He'd stop by the side of the road

Step out of that old beat up Ford

That he drove

And he'd walk around

Searchin' the ground

For a handful of wildflower blooms

Thinkin' of where he'd be soon

There with her

She called them redneck roses

'Cause that's what they were

A simple gift of love

From a country boy to his girl

She called them redneck roses

They didn't cost a dime

But they brought a smile to her face

Every time

Now it's years down the line

She sits home alone

It's the usual end of the day

Once again, he's workin' late

And never calls

They've got a house on a hill

No problems with bills

And a baby that's on the way

But her heart longs for those yesterdays

And his love

She called them redneck roses

'Cause that's what they were

A simple gift of love

From a country boy to his girl

She called them redneck roses

They didn't cost a dime

But they brought a smile to her face

Every time

They could still put a smile on her face

If he only had the time