He Who Picks a Rose Edwin Starr

[Intro]
Alright, uh
Got a little message for you fellas
I want you to lend me your ear

[Verse 1]
A rose is a beautiful flower, alright
To me the prettiest in the world, alright
And that goes double, double for a girl
'Cause she's like no other flower in the world
Listen to me fellas, they're not perfect you see
So you got to take the bitter with the sweet
And remember fellas: he who picks a rose
Must accept the thorns it bears, uh, alright, yeah
I'm talking about the good and the bad in a woman

[Verse 2]
A rose remains to be pretty, alright
If you handle it with loving care, listen to me
And that goes double, double for a girl
Treat her right and her love she will truly share
But you've got to take the bitter with the sweet
Happy times along with moments of despair
And remember fellas: he who picks a rose
Must accept the thorns it bears, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm talking 'bout the good and bad in a woman
Alright, oh yeah