I surprised her at work today and brought her a red rose
Then for an hour we slipped away and had lunch just for two
Well no I didn't get the job babe so that new dress'll have to wait
And though she planned to wear it Sunday she just smiled and said okay

She knows the rose is for today but my love is for always
And a rose is all I can give till better times come our way
She knows I'll still be needing her long after all the petals fade
The rose is for today but my love is for always

When we're home and the day is done she hugs my neck cause she knows I'm down
Talkin' low and lettin' feelings show she says my love is all that counts
But I want a mansion to shelter her and babe we'll have it all someday
And for ev'ry petal on the red rose I promise you'll have a bouquet

She knows the rose is for today but my love is for always
And a rose is all I can give till better times come our way
She knows I'll still be needing her long after all the petals fade
The rose is for today but my love is for always