[Verse 1] Red roses just won't work now Here we go, us again You've been gone and here you stand With a dozen "I'm sorrys" in your hand Victim of your potent charms I took you back with open arms But along with the roses came the thorns [Chorus] And that's why red roses just won't work now Because you've done too much To talk things out You could tell me you love me But that's the one thing I'll always doubt Red roses just won't work now [Verse 2] Gone for good's the trust I had You let me done the garden path Just too many times to take you back So faith is why don't you Save the roses for you know who I already know how long they'll last [Chorus]