mama sold roses

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mama sold roses in the year '49, they were made out of paper and sold for a dime, she carved out a living by walking the streets, crying, who'll buy my roses with a voice soft and sweet, if love was a measure of diamonds or gold, no one could afford the roses she sold, she'd shape the crape' paper and softly she'd say, your mama is tired it's been a long day, you'll find her on the corner at her flower stand, painted on an old sign, roses by hand, they're only made of paper would you be so kind, buy one for the lady they only cost a dime, twenty-nine years have gone by since mom passed away, if you're looking for roses they're there on display, they're not made of paper and they don't cost a dime, each rose in the window has a two dollar sign, you'll find her on the corner at her flower stand, painted on an old sign, roses by hand, they're only made of paper would you be so kind, buy one for the lady they only cost a dime, buy one for the lady they only cost a dime