12Rose of Sharon
©2003 Gibbens/Weston

Rose of Sharon,
lily of the valley,
Like a lily among the thorns
Is your love among the daughters.
Sweet girl, fine one,
Ooh I wish that you were my own.

She might say she never knew me
Cause every time she looks right through me.
You know I want you to walk with me,
Oh come to talk to me.

Sweet girl, fine one,
Ooh I wish that you were my own.

Why would I miss so much
Somebody that I dared not touch?
But when I lay down to sleep last night
You kept me waking up till morning light.

Rose of Sharon, lily of the valley,
Like a lily among the thorns
Is your love among the daughters.

Her heart is wise in understanding
Way beyond her years.
Her words are only truth and justice:
Is it only me that hears?
Her form is full of strength and graces
Timid like a running deer’s,
And every time I catch her eye
I wonder what it takes to keep her near.

So if you’re looking for a love that’s true
I’ve got one here for you
And if you’re looking for anything
That’s what I’d like to bring.

Rose of Sharon, lily of the valley,
Like a lily among the thorns
Is your love among the daughters.
Sweet girl, fine one,
Ooh I wish that you were my own.