In The Garden
Bill and Gloria Gaither and Their Homecoming Friends Lyrics
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I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gonna be a little rain sometime
When you think you gotta give live and let live
Or let go oh
I never promised you a rose garden
I could promise you things like big diamond rings
But you won't find roses growin' on a stalk of clover
So you better think it over
With a sweet talkin' you
If I 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 Life
Shouldn't be so melancholy Come along and
Share the good times while we can
[Chorus]
I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
But if that's what it takes to hold you I'd just soon let you go
But there's one thing you ought to know
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
And there won't always be someone there
To pull you out so you know what I'm talkin' about
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Life 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 going to be a little rain sometimes
The lyrics to "In The Garden" by Bill and Gloria Gaither talk about the reality of life and relationships, set against the metaphor of a rose garden. The chorus apologizes for not being able to offer a perfect life or relationship, saying "I never promised you a rose garden," acknowledging that there will be difficult times along with the good. The verses expand on this theme, cautioning the listener not to expect everything to be perfect or to fall for false promises. The singer warns that sometimes, there won't be anyone there to save you when things go wrong, and advises the listener to be cautious and look before they leap.
The song encourages the listener to enjoy life and the good times while they can, even if everything isn't perfect. It suggests that life is too short to be melancholy, and that we should focus on what we have instead of what we lack. The rose garden metaphor is a powerful one, evoking both the beauty and the thorns of life, and the music adds to this, with a simple, folksy melody that feels both wistful and optimistic.
Line by Line Meaning
Chorus
Don't be upset with me because I never promised you a perfect, trouble-free life.
I could promise you things like big diamond rings
I could try to impress you with material possessions, but they won't change the fact that life has its ups and downs.
But you won't find roses growin' on a stalk of clover
Life is not always filled with beauty and happiness, sometimes it can be plain and simple.
So you better think it over
Think carefully about what's truly important in life and what really matters.
If I could make it come true
If I could make everything perfect for you, I would.
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
I wish I could provide everything for you easily, without any effort or trouble.
But what would it matter
But even if I did, it wouldn't change the fact that life sometimes has its challenges.
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Instead of worrying about the difficulties of life, let's try to be happy and enjoy the good moments.
Life shouldn't be so melancholy
Life shouldn't be filled with sadness and gloom all the time.
Come along and share the good times while we can
Let's focus on the positive moments in life and share them with others while we can.
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
Be careful and think about your decisions carefully, because things are not always as they appear.
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out so you know what I'm talkin' about
You can't always depend on others to help you out, so it's important to be self-sufficient and resourceful.
I beg your pardon
I'm sorry if I've given you the wrong impression or made any false promises.
Along with the sunshine there's going to be a little rain sometimes
Just like there are good moments in life, there will also be difficult ones, but we can get through them together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel Roland Lanois
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@Jtflash
I love this rendition so much. The best there is of the song "In the garden" in my opinion.
@WALTRIPFLAIR
The Mullins Family sang at my church years ago. Paul and Buddy were two of the most respectful and nice young men I think I was ever introduced to. With all of their talent you could see God singing through them.
@oldermusiclover
lucky you would love to meet Buddy some day was so sad that one of his brothers was killed at an early age
@dianejackson
My mother played this song on the piano many times it was her favorite gospel song.
@melissawilliams6635
These guys have beautiful harmony. Not only they can sing, but 3 of them are cute.