Rose Garden
Anderson Lynn Lyrics

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I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain some time
When you take you gotta give so live and let live
Or let go oh-whoa-whoa-whoa
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden

I could promise you things like big diamond rings
But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
So you better think it over
Well if sweet-talkin' you could make it come true
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
But what would it matter
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain some time

(Ah-ah-ah-ah)

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden

I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
But if that's what it takes to hold you
I'd just as soon let you go
But there's one thing I want you to know
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
And you know what I'm talkin' about
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine

There's gotta be a little rain some time
I beg your pardon

Overall Meaning

"Rose Garden" by Anderson Lynn is a song that tells the truth about relationships by trying to make us embrace the ups and downs of life. The song talks about not promising someone a perfect life without any issues or worries. The lyrics state, "I beg your pardon. I never promised you a rose garden." This line reinforces the idea that life is a blend of good and bad experiences, and it is essential to accept both aspects to lead a happy life. Along with the sunshine in life, there have to be some rainy and gloomy days that one should be willing to go through.

The song also emphasizes that love shouldn't be melancholy and that we should always cherish the good times that we have. Anderson encourages his listeners to embrace life hand in hand with their loved ones and enjoy moments of happiness while they last. The lyrics, "When you take you gotta give so live and let live, or let go," convey the message that relationships are about balance and give and take. It's essential to learn to adapt to situations and be willing to make compromises for a happier life.

Overall, "Rose Garden" teaches the listeners to take life as it is, deal with it one day at a time, and make the most of the happy moments while they last.

Line by Line Meaning

I beg your pardon
I apologize

I never promised you a rose garden
I never guaranteed that life would always be easy or perfect

Along with the sunshine
There are good times

There's gotta be a little rain some time
There are also bad times and challenges we must face

When you take you gotta give so live and let live
You must give as much as you take and learn to accept others

Or let go oh-whoa-whoa-whoa
Otherwise, you should move on

I could promise you things like big diamond rings
I could make grand promises to you

But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
But unrealistic expectations won't lead to happiness

So you better think it over
So think carefully about what you want in life

Well if sweet-talkin' you could make it come true
If sweet words could make things magically happen for you

I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
Then I would do anything to make your dreams come true

But what would it matter
But would that truly bring you happiness?

So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Enjoy the good times

Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Love should be happy

Come along and share the good times while we can
Let's enjoy life together

I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
I could make more grandiose promises

But if that's what it takes to hold you
But if that's the only way to keep you

I'd just as soon let you go
I'd rather let you go than lie to you

But there's one thing I want you to know
But I want you to understand this

You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
You must be careful and thoughtful in your decisions, as things may not always be what they seem

And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
You can't always rely on others to save you

And you know what I'm talkin' about
You understand what I mean

I never promised you a rose garden
Life is difficult, I never promised you otherwise

I beg your pardon
I apologize

Along with the sunshine
There are good times

There's gotta be a little rain some time
There are also bad times and challenges we must face

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joe South

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@juancamacho5746

2y↑135

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain sometime
When you take you gotta give so live and let live or let go
Oh-whoa-whoa-whoa
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden

I could promise you things like big diamond rings
But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
So you better think it over
Well, if sweet-talkin' you could make it come true
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
But what would it matter

So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain some time

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden

I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
But if that's what it takes to hold you
I'd just as soon let you go
But there's one thing I want you to know
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
And you know what I'm talking about

So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain sometime
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden

All comments from YouTube:

@robmassetti6243

1y↑75

Reminds me of childhood. When life was good, nice, honest and kind. How I miss those days…

@mariannepiiksi5317

1y↑1

I know right 🤔🤔

@bernadettepotenti301

41w↑2

me too

@matthewgregory8218

12w↑1

I miss how stuff use to be. My gf and I were happy, but we broke up and Not as happy anymore. I am also struggling in school and risking disconnecting from the program.

@robmassetti6243

11w↑1

The world changed in 2,000 for the worst:( GB everyone xo

@tsomoza

3y↑1.9K

This was my daughters favorite song. She was only 2 when the song was released but she knew the words and could sing along with it. She passed away in July 2020 but this brings her back to me whenever I hear it.

@mimizee6548

3y↑111

I’m so sorry hun 🥺

@tsomoza

3y↑120

@@mimizee6548 Thank you. It's really difficult to lose a child.

@bigfoot060775

3y↑78

@@tsomoza, so if I'm doing the math correctly, she'd have been about 52? That's so young. I'm very sorry for your loss!

@dawnsmith1796

3y↑38

@@tsomoza so sorry to hear! Sending Much Love xx xx

@tsomoza

3y↑65

@@dawnsmith1796 Thank you for your kind words. It's nice to know there are people like you out there.

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@lacerae-fp1pg

My mammy passed away and this was her song love you mammy forever your my world I miss you soo much xx

@lacerae-fp1pg

This was my mammys song at her funeral love you mam miss you every day my beautiful mam xxx

@DragonGirl2000

45w↑120

R.I.P Lynn Anderson, you will be missed and thank you for making this beautiful song 🙏🌹

@rosslippitt9902

20w↑3

So smile a while and let's be jolly.........enjoy the good times while they last. How true that is.❤❤

@juttaphg7708

19w↑1

Unvergesslich!!!!!

@helloeveryone.111

13w↑53

My father played this to my mother on a jukebox when they first dated. Rest in peace mam and dad.

@jadeArieldavies

13w↑6

I'm sure when you play this song your dad and mom will be smiling over you ❤🙏

@mellejean1901

3y↑557

I work in a nursing home on the memory care unit with dementia residents. I loved when this song came on & the residents started singing knowing the majority of the words and we danced a bit. I am glad it randomly played while I was utilizing youtube during music therapy. Lovely song!

@chrisbaround9094

2y↑7

Hey melle👋👋

@davidhickson7272

2y↑6

What a belt and thanks knackas x

@briansetpente1019

2y↑6

Ava barber did a version of this song on Lawrence well show she was ok but nothing holds a candle to this song👍

@Jellyrink

2y↑13

Music Therapy is a dream come true

@Bonzi_Buddy

How many pillows have you put over the head of residents with your Angel Of Death complex?

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@stephengoulding1595

36w↑29

My dad’s favourite. RIP Beautiful Dad x

@jadeArieldavies

13w↑1

I'm sure your dad will be smiling over you when you play he's sing to him ❤️🙏

@rocketsmoke6518

4w↑1

And mum's

@misaeltoral508

4y↑612

Oh boy, this song really takes me back. And I’m only 28. I love these oldies songs. God bless my parents for introducing me to beautiful songs like this one.

@jackwaslandero1825

4y↑7

Misael Toral you are lucky brother

@brianaparks4180

Misael Toral rose garden wasn’t fun

@spoeliewoeliespoelstra8791

4y↑7

I am 41 year old end i love this song too

@jimogrady1131

4y↑1

Misael Toral Those Southerns like there Country Music I was at a Night Club in San Antonio, TX the had a dance floor the size of a Basket ball court

@megatronl9922

4y↑7

Dads and mums are great

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@lostcinema5189

2y↑75

Under 30 and find this song great! Who else?

@jadeArieldavies

13w↑4

34 just arrived 😎

@mr.mcnuggies

10w↑3

18 and found out about this song since my 48 year old mom told me she used to love this song as a kid

@johnr6168

8w↑2

Welcome to a great era of music. I was about 10 when this was in the charts. Do I feel old! It was a one hit wonder in the UK. It was one of a number of light easy going songs with beautiful orchestration which were a contrast to more traditional pop songs. Lynn died a few years ago but left us some musical gems on her albums.

@CoyoteH

around half twentie

@v-g-z3689

Here!

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@1719Arek

7w↑1

Wonderful!🌹

@ronniesapp4469

5w↑2

Lynn was a sweet lady whom struggled much but put out such beautiful music. Her voice just was sweet and comfort. She is very much missed.

@fishlegs494

2y↑328

I personally think this is one of the most perfectly arranged songs ever. Every instrument: strings, bass, guitars, steel guitars, drums, etc. is playing the perfect notes at the perfect time for the whole song.

@jackmcdouglas4126

2y↑7

Only behind "All my loving" by The Beatles which also has a country delicious flavor.

@USMCbratt

2y↑7

I was a child country singer and this song is a staple. Thx Lynn

@veronicasmith2827

2y↑2

Said everything I was thinking

@justinemenyemeny3965

2y↑1

@@jackmcdouglas4126 what's

@cheyenneswiski8475

2y↑1

Yes she has a beautiful voice

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@davidmitchell3039

4y↑143

This song fifty years later still hits the spot.

@wolfganggiebel5306

40w

Cool Sound wollex Witten Germany

@VoixLaRue

36w↑1

The beauty of music

@ireneotak7771

20w

@wendywarswick5457

8w↑6

My dad was a HUGE fan! I was a kid, and would sit with him and listen to her.

@lynnebrayne3715

3y↑298

March 1971 and my daughter was born. They played this every morning in the hospital, just at feeding time. Always reminds me of my beautiful baby, now a grown woman and still my world . Love this song.

@garynoles2734

3y↑3

Hello

@napoleonlempereur3021

2y↑4

❤❤❤👍

@TitnTvMan

2y↑3

One of my sister's was born March 1971 😊

@chrisbaround9094

2y↑1

Hi Lynne

@naytch2003

2y↑2

I was born June 1971..lovely song 🎶

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@Paws_and_heart

50w↑62

My mom, who passed when I was a teen, used to sing this all the time around the house. ❤

@laurieberry162

45w↑5

Paws_and_heart. I feel so sorry for your loss. Your mom had great taste in music. There was happily while your mom was alive.

@DragonGirl2000

45w↑3

I'm sorry for your loss, may your mom rest in peace 🙏

@MarianneHeckhoff

38w↑2

Meine Mutter auch ich war gerade 10 jahre😢

@lafytaffy1220

36w↑1

❤

@joannajess4891

4y↑225

My Mam's song she be 2 years in paradise tomorrow 💔❤ miss you ma xXxXx

@lenitamartinsbandeira2921

3y↑4

All ny love for you and her, dear ❤❤❤

@jtjurje357

3y↑7

God's blessings and comfort to you until you meet your mum again 💕

@motorTranz

3y↑1

My condolences.

@christinesmith4741

3y↑3

My mama passed 7 months ago, she loved this song . I am missing her so bad .

@brendagray3374

3y↑1

@@christinesmith4741, may your dear mother RIP 🌹♥️ my mother passed away in 1996 and it never gets old, i still miss her

@martincarman1725

3y↑567

It was the Fall of 1970; this song dominated the air waves; however, I was into other music and used to change the radio station. Now years and years later, I adore this song.

@basilaydyingm7506

3y↑9

Dude how old are you like 58? I'm 39

@patcola7335

3y↑11

@@basilaydyingm7506 do your math he would have been 8 years old in 1970

@misterhot9163

3y↑4

I was born in 1970!!

@gregoryagogo

3y↑7

The sounds in my grandpa's garage!

@tarstarkusz

3y↑3

I was dancing in my crib in 1970

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@jim5746

22w↑16

Fantastic female country vocalist !!

@sunbeam8866

2y↑66

For some reason, this song was going round inside my head today. So I had to come here for a listen.
I was 13 when this came out. I had assembled a cheap little crystal-radio kit on a piece of cardboard, and the local country station had the strongest AM signal. So, while I was more into other music, I developed an appreciation for country. But this song, like some of Patsy Clines' classics, goes way beyond country!

@pauls6897

2y↑1

Props for the crystal-set! I'm in amateur radio.

@sunbeam8866

2y↑3

@@pauls6897 Thanks. I never got into amateur or ham-radio. But tempted by the notion of having a radio that would never need batteries, I picked up the this crystal radio kit at the local 'dime-store', for less than $2. IIRC, it was made in Japan, and contained a coil & contact, a long piece of wire, a crystal diode, and a crystal earphone - all needing to be mounted on an un-folded piece of cardboard little bigger than a pack of cigarettes. It seemed to work best on the sill just outside my second-story bedroom window. So there it stayed for a year or two, letting me enjoy my local country station, until the weather finished it off!

@Nelsells1

Omg!!! Mee2!!! Wow!!!

@josiecampos3547

31w↑21

Nothing but good memories when this song comes on my playlist. Peace and blessings to all who are still listening to this song in 2023!❤

@annmariebarratt4213

10w↑2

I was only 4 when this song was released, now 57 and still love it💜💜💜

@robertthacher-dv4kn

46w↑28

A big hit between late 1970 and early 71. Bigger on the country charts. Very well done!

@toby9999

22w

It was popular in NZ

@pennyholmes669

4y↑533

This is a song i grew up hearing it always makes me smile my mom used to turn up the radio every time it came on..

@patricemarie2960

4y↑7

Penny!...... A song ..... I played a lot! ..... I cried! .. Hearing it tonite ...... many decades later ..... It's less dramatic ..... to me?? I guess this teen ..... finally grew out of the rose garden ...... tried the bowl of cherries?? ..... & can't spit out .... any more pits! ..... That's real life! .... lol

@edwardrebeaudiii9109

4y↑6

Me too

@petergunner8666

4y↑4

Still one of the 10 best songs ever

@theblissfullone

4y↑1

Yes, I remember this song similarly. :-) 🌷

@travisalex3253

R5d

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@martinavila6821

9w↑4

In my life i believe this song is definitely up there on my list..

@julianahernandez2671

34w↑14

My Dad is in heaven now and this song still brings back memories of my Mom and Dad!

@senianns9522

31w↑11

My fathers favorite song at the time, playing on a cold winters morning --taking me to work along the snow covered roads! Never hear this without thinking of my dad!

@markrumfola9833

4y↑178

My Mothers favorite when she was still with us. Miss her 😢

@lenitamartinsbandeira2921

3y↑2

❤❤

@edwardrebeaudiii9109

3y↑3

I felt that one to the core..

@derekarneecher3949

3y↑3

🥺I'm feeling it

@juliogarza6088

3y↑2

Im so sorry for your loss

@markrumfola9833

3y↑2

Great people here. Thank you for your kindness

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@user-mn4kg3jb4j

40w↑6

I love this beautiful and classic song written by the late singer and song writer Joe South and recorded in 1970 by the late very pretty and very talented singer Lynn Anderson. This song is pure magic! I was born in 1978. I own this song on CD. Thank you for posting and sharing this!

@jessi5803

14w↑8

My grandad used to blast this while driving, we'd sing along to it when I was a little kid, and now he's on his death bed with cancer. I came to listen to this song to remember the good times with him, when he'd take me to feed the ducks or to go to the park etc.

@jacquelinefaulkner5826

19w↑4

Brilliant my daughter loved this she was 3 yrs old, shes 29 now xx she still loves it make her cry xx

@caroledwards3289

1y↑7

Got to see Lynn at a county fair is N. Louisiana back in the 70's. We were just driving around and stumbled onto this county fair, and I got see Lynn and Charlie Pride singing together. It was so magical and wonderful.

@karenbaron2048

44w↑24

I just introduced this song to my 13 year old granddaughter, explained this is a classic and one of the best songs ever sung ❤.

@ThompsonSmith207

18w

Hello Karen
How are you doing today?

@femalena716

10w

This is an amazing song and artis!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

@d-ho5893

8w↑2

This is so nostalgic. I'm 47 now, but remember listening to it as a little girl.

@zuzannawisniewska4464

32w↑11

Awesome song from the 1970's still telling the truth. Love this song. I never get tired of listening to it...

@MultiTroy63

40w↑6

What a beauty!!

@danielreneketzler6990

17w

WoW mega lied habe ich in meimer Kindheit gerne gehört. höre ich heute immer noch sehr Gerne.

@emmagutierrez9304

songs ever made everything is just right all instruments and the lyrics just amazing

@Forrest31962

1y↑69

I was 8 years old when I first heard this song; 52 years later, I'm still loving it! RIH, Lynn 😇💓

@mikeleblanc6300

i was 9 & still remember ever word

@toby9999

49w

I was 10 and loved it.

@investigativenews5803

43w

😋

@thebull3206

1y↑26

Back when a number one song was really very impressive cause it had to climb the charts over weeks and months and generally sweep the whole country to reach the top. Grammy Award for best song of the year, huge crossover number one, made millions of dollars - the perfect AM radio hit and all under three minutes!

@clapolla

1y↑1

You said it perfectly. I've said before, back when this song went #1 people had to like a song well enough to get off their asses and go to a store to buy it. It's easy to sell a million now when you can sit in the comfort of your home and get a song from a zillion available sources. This song went #1 around the world - almost unheard of at that time (especially for a country record), and transformed Lynn Anderson into a superstar.

@moacirschneider5096

1y↑1

thats true

@user-wf5dr2ul2g

Love it, Love it, Love it

@E.E.F.

1y↑21

50 years ago, I heard that song for the first time on the B-side of a Polish single record. By now I have lived in several countries on three different continents, and I still love this song.

@FredoBatista-fn3vv

19w↑4

💙 Lovely ballad 🌹🌻🌹

@deepconnection1169

1y↑45

What a beautiful piece of art. These lyrics still echo as advice to our society today. You don’t have to look very far to find stunning, classic music. This was a huge country crossover onto the pop charts and made a number one for Lynn Anderson, and made for platinum sales several times over. Just brilliant.❤😊

@donniecrawford2408

1y↑2

One of my favorites

@UriahHeep100

3y↑124

Back then I was a heavy Rocker - Uriah Heep, Status Quo, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd.... When I heard this song on our restaurant Juke Box, I fell in love with Lynn Anderson. What an amazing song, sung so well and without so emotion! Love it. Miss you Lynn, see you in Glory!

@steveschellenberg7485

3y↑19

Did you know Joe South wrote this and he also wrote Hush by Deep Purple?

@bassplayer61

3y↑4

Same here! Heep, BTO, Deep Purple, Foghat, loved all of em and still listen to them to this day. But I have a secret passion too - traditional country songs like this one. I have nothing but love and deep respect for people like Lynn, Merle, Johnny, Loretta and the rest. Their music is simply timeless.

@midnightrambler6227

3y↑2

Me, too. I listed to rock music all the time and didn't listen to country at all, but years later, I find this song to be so enjoyable to listen to. That's the magic in the music.

@PopShoppekid

2y↑1

Me too, UriahHeep100, !

@iahelcathartesaura3887

@@steveschellenberg7485 Wow! Seriously? Thank you for sharing this!

@elizabethlaybourne5933

1y↑12

As an avid classic rocker, I love these 60s and 70s chicks , such easy listening, long may this music live.

@oscarlandrum

Hello how are you doing today…?

@rilianaros

3y↑113

my father really like this song so much .. so sad coz he has past away 🥺🥺memory never die❤️

@karenboromeo5752

3y↑1

Thinking of you in your loss of your dad.x

@ellismckinney4888

3y↑2

❤❤🌷😪

@cknase

3y↑1

he's daughter also love this song too

@rilianaros

3y↑1

@Evie Hearn thankyou😢

@rilianaros

3y↑1

@@karenboromeo5752 😭😭😭😭

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@ronniebishop2496

2y↑15

This was a big hit when I was in Vietnam in 1971, and all over the world, Now June 2022. For her husband Sutton not even wanting her to record it, he sure did a great production on it, real big.

@clapolla

2y↑2

No. 1 in 16 countries around the globe. Unheard of in 1971 for a 'country' song.

@erikas3337

2y↑3

Thank you for your service!

@hitchinaride1972

1y↑2

I went to Bob Hope's Christmas show in Vietnam 1971. We must have had about 5K in attendance. He put on a great show as always. One of his jokes still has me in stitches. Hey fellas, DaNang, that's Vietnamese for " I Never Promised You A Rose Garden". Thanks Bob and Lynn!

@ronniebishop2496

1y↑1

@@hitchinaride1972 Wow I was at Phu Cat and listen to some of him on the radio, he said he took a drag on a cigarette a GI gave him and his plane gained 10,000 feet. lol

@AutomatikSystematik

29w↑2

I could listen to this song over and over again nonstop...

@mariemulrooney9116

Love this song great memories tg ❤

@petergorm

1y↑15

Who doesn't love this beautiful song? Fantastic!

@TheWhitetailrancher

46w

I dont

@gilbertcastaneda4478

35w↑1

Love it

@tylerisgone9126

2y↑18

My Mother hammered all this in my head God rest her soul she was always right

@acsaarruda5205

1y↑25

Beautiful music !! I like it 🌷‼

@oscarlandrum-oh8ow

1y↑1

Hey how are you doing today..?

@sabinaschorghofer3334

8w↑2

Oh mein Gott, ich liebe diesen Song schon ewig❤❤❤

@leonag2

2y↑6

My mam n dad met when this was released in 1971, I was in my mam’s belly, out of every song ever this is my favourite song

@zackhudson5172

Hello 👋 Leona. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

@PaulaEvans-vd7uo

37w↑6

Love this song.I love all the old songs

@goonervillegonad3662

3y↑23

I knew the comments would make my eyes heavy. It’s one of those songs for sure.

@daleofficer1709

50w↑15

A classic written by the much-underrated Joe South. This brings back a lot of memories from my childhood.

@lynn0335

22w

O'le Joe wrote some goodens didn't he

@danielmadeson311

3y↑36

“So smile for a while and let’s be jolly. Love shouldn’t be so melancholy. Come along and share the good times while we can.”
So powerful, some of the greatest lyrics ever written from any genre!!!! Same with the chord progression underneath those lyrics, elevates the song from a great and beautiful song to star status!!!!

@oscarlandrum-oh8ow

Hey how are you doing today..?

@baabaa2007

30w↑8

When I was about 4 years old (1971) my Mom and I used to sing this all of the time. It was on the radio and we also had the album that is displayed above. I actually still have that album today. One day Mom wanted to record the 2 of us singing. That's what we did. I so wish I still had that cassette tape but sadly I don't. My Mom passed away 2 years ago today, September 27, 2021. I sing it often and did twice today. I could feel Mom's presence while I was singing. Especially the first time through. This song brings me great joy and great memories. I miss my Mom very much but I experience great joy and calmness whenever I hear it. Thank you Lynn Anderson and all of those responsible for this beautiful song. I will cherish it always.

@mickjagger8439

29w

So many songs remind us of the loved ones we lost.
I believe we'll be with our loved ones in time. Pain free and happy, you'll be able to sing with your Mom again.

@DragonGirl2000

26w

I'm so sorry for your loss, may your mom rest in peace and watch over you from heaven 🙏🕊

@siqueira2005

Very Nice 💕

@thorstenscharnagl7664

52w↑2

Ein gute Laune Lied! Habe ich schon als Kind gehört. Unvergessen.

@jasonwilson7674

4y↑122

My Mum used to listen to this on a Sunday whilst doing housework, god, I couldn't stand it, funny now, I love it

@bradenhoey4099

4y↑1

Same 😂😂

@choirboyfromhell1

4y↑1

"Whilst" ? Oh heck, so this was popular in the UK too? Love it!

@kms_tbh

@@choirboyfromhell1 Yep, this song was a banger everywhere

@stewi7922

15w↑9

here in 2023 and still a hit 😎😎

@skygazer6898

6w↑1

This is a favourite song of mine, I never get tired or it. Lynn was one of the very best and left far too soon

@kimmartin6063

19w↑1

Great song

@emmanuella738

3y↑4

CCC m-a adus aici!

@davidgreenwell372

2y↑13

Thanks to Joe South for this great song. He was a gifted songwriter. RIP brother. Listened to him sing many of his songs while serving active duty in the late sixties.

@julianahernandez2671

42w↑2

OMG! This is the song that reminds me of Mom and Dad!

@clapolla

2y↑9

This ONE song (and singer) did more for country music's mainstream acceptability than probably any other. The singer & the song expanded the listening audience for country music.

@JayneStapleton-si6ld

22w↑3

My mother song ,meant the world to her ❤❤

@stevebrazilio

28w↑3

I adore this tune. I'm a 54 year old in the UK, who loved electro but deep down C&W and this tune absolutely hits all the spots, thank you.

@robsullivan7789

6w↑1

This was one of those songs I associate with mum and dad. Mum v Dad!!

@afaceinthecrowd3652

2y↑3

Had the pleasure of seeing Ms. Anderson perform this live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at the Ottawa Exhibition in August of 1977. She opened for, the one and only ... Bob Hope. Twas grand!

@kittylove4634

I remember seeing her perform live back in the 1970s when i was quite young, and was lucky enough to get two autographs from her after the show. One of them was on my left arm that i showed off at school the next day, lol.

@misterhot9163

3y↑7

I beg your pardon.... this song is marvelous!! 👍

@joesouthsgirl5662

2y↑4

Thank you Joe South for writing this wonderful song. Lynn did a wonderful job on this song and others that Joe South wrote.

@juancamacho5746

2y↑135

@elizabethdasilva5454

2y↑3

makes me tink about jesus loving us

@marybunnyshuckhartlee694

2y↑5

My mama use to sing me this when I was a little girl.

@ilonaschultz7856

Annyira tökéletes és gyönyörű minden dal amit előad Michael Patrick Kelly, a fantasztikus zenekarával együtt!❤

@steinaranderssen2752

2y↑4

I'm 62 now, and still love this song <3

@monikafoldeak677

2y↑20

In this hard world we need a nice melody's like this song... Like a beautiful rose garden ❤️☺️

@KennyRider137

That's not what this song is about. Listen to the lyrics. She's telling a man with stars in his eyes that real life isn't a rose garden.

@monikafoldeak677

2y↑1

@@KennyRider137
Sorry my english not perfect, i know what is the lyrics, i just say we need nice melody's, and this melody is perfect for me like a rose garden.
🙂

@bertieweligalla-fv6hh

25w

Beautiful memory

@ericlopez4615

2y↑13

Man, this song just blows me away. I grew up on rock, classical, a little country, and pop. Didn't much care for country, but my parents did. I'm glad I had the sense to just listen. I remember hearing this song for the first time. I fell in love with Lynn, the song, and especially that steel guitar! Still in love.

@kittylove4634

@randymansfeld2714

2y↑4

Building a time machine to go back to the 1970s. When the best country, Rock, R&B/soul let's face the fact music in general was paramount. And no you can't come along.

@jeffsimanson4251

1y↑6

I love this song a lot and lots and lots of love ❤ 😍 I love your voice so much Lynn

@DrPhilMcKraken

22w↑2

Oh that base line!!!!❤

@anacrumpler2784

This song is so great. An oldie that never gets outdated.❤

@jasonruffy3375

2y↑8

Still watering the roses....thanks Lynn for the lovely song.

@tedbehunin9878

I sang with Lynn many years ago when I lived in L.A. then I moved 2 Tennessee I fell in love with a girl named sussy bogus that did not work out I still sing there.l

@user-fc4gl1vp7l

45w↑8

One of the best songs ever ❤

@rosameltroso2

1y↑25

I love this song. I will never STOP LISTENING TO IT.

@samanthahoog6470

2y↑5

This was my granny's favorite song she passed away on June 2019

@ericpoulsen3749

She’s good and blessed with a beautiful voice that can move Mountain, where are you watching from?

@i.mcc.870

1y↑5

This is my favourite song from childhood before my mum died x

@not-so-smartaleck8987

37w↑5

Man, I haven't heard this song in decades--nice blast from the past! 🙂

@clapolla

1y↑2

This song defined a decade - and then some.

@sharronoxley4923

3y↑75

I want this playing at my funeral

@napoleonlempereur3021

❤❤❤

@MrKenichi22

me too

@roachroach2431

4y↑68

this was my grandmother’s favorite song, i never got to meet her but my mom says if you hear your ears ring, she’s in the room. my ears ring whenever i play this song❤️❤️ wish i could’ve met you grandma violet

@karimolek7093

3y↑1

Time to call the ghostbusters

@yunaakita5530

That is really sweet but scary

@hazelshorty288

35w↑3

This was my mom's favorite song❤

@tsomoza

15w↑2

So many people have replied to me about this post. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has posted comments and the kind words written therein. It is very gratifying to see there are so many great people out there. Thank you so much!

@Leald1

1y↑8

My teacher who was country used to tell me this from time to time. Funny, how somethings just stay with you. Great song, words and meaning. It will always be country to me and I used it whenever I can with my colleagues, family and friends.

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