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Bed of Roses

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Bed of Roses
(Steve Gillette and Rex Benson)


You're that one special woman I thought I'd never find.
With the strength to be gentle and the courage to be kind.
And though it hasn't all been roses, still I know you understand.
And one of the these nights when we're sharin' a dream,
     I'm gonna take you by the hand,

And lay you down on a bed of roses.
In that peaceful shelter only love can provide.
I'll lay you down on a bed of roses
And then I'll lay me down right by your side.

There's no diamond on your finger, just a simple wedding band.
It seems your knight in shining armor is just an ordinary man.
Though I promised you a kingdom and we don't have all we planned,
One of these nights when we're makin' believe
     I'm gonna take you by the hand,

And lay you down, on a bed of roses
In that peaceful shelter, only love can provide.
I'll lay you down, on a bed of roses,
And then I'll lay me down, right by your side.

And then I'll lay me down, right by your side.

Recorded by Steve Gillette
SG


Copyright 1983, Ensign Music, BMI / Jesse Erin Music, ASCAP
Used by permission

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