Paper Roses

Words by Janice Torre

Music by Fred Spielman

I realize the way your eyes deceived me

With tender looks that I mistook for love

So take away the flowers that you gave me

And send the kind that you remind me of

 *Paper Roses,  Paper Roses

Oh how real those roses seem to be

But they’re only imitation like your imitation love for me

 Your pretty lips look warm and so appealing

They seem to have the sweetness of a rose

But when you give a kiss there is no feeling

It’s just a stiff and artificial pose*