American Beauty Rose

American Beauty Rose
music by Arthur Altman
lyric by Redd Evans and Hal David (Eunice & Hal David-top right)

Daisy is darling, Iris is sweet,
Lily is lovely, Blossom's a treat.
Of all the sweethearts a guy could meet,
Well, I finally chose an American beauty
rose.

Camelia's tragic, she can't be mine,
Magnolia's magic, it makes Maggie shine.
Laurel will hug you, Orchid's divine,
Still I finally chose an American beauty rose.

She's clingier than Ivy, and she's zingier than black-eyed Susan,
And springier than Mabel in June.
I'm daffy as a daffodil, it's laughable the way I thrill
When roses are in bloom.

Pansy is pretty, Willow is tall,
Violet's kisses two lips (tulips) recall.
How can I choose one, I love 'em all,
Still, I finally chose an American beauty rose...