About The Song
“(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden” is a country-pop song performed by the talented singer Lynn Anderson. Released in 1970, the song became one of Anderson’s most iconic and successful hits.
Written by Joe South, “Rose Garden” features lyrics that convey the idea of facing life’s challenges with resilience and optimism, despite the absence of the idyllic “rose garden” promised in fairy tales. The song’s catchy melody and upbeat tempo, combined with Anderson’s smooth vocals, create an infectious and uplifting listening experience.
“(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden” topped the country music charts and crossed over to the pop charts, earning Anderson widespread acclaim and commercial success. It became one of her signature songs and solidified her reputation as one of the leading female artists in country music.
Over the years, “Rose Garden” has remained a beloved classic in the country music genre, inspiring numerous covers and adaptations by artists across various genres. Its timeless message of resilience and optimism continues to resonate with audiences, making it a cherished favorite among fans of Lynn Anderson and country music alike.
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Lyrics
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I beg your pardonI never promised you a rose gardenAlong with the sunshineThere’s gotta be a little rain sometimeWhen you take you gotta give so live and let live or let goOh-whoa-whoa-whoaI beg your pardonI never promised you a rose garden
I could promise you things like big diamond ringsBut you don’t find roses growin’ on stalks of cloverSo you better think it overWell, if sweet-talkin’ you could make it come trueI would give you the world right now on a silver platterBut what would it matter
So smile for a while and let’s be jollyLove shouldn’t be so melancholyCome along and share the good times while we can
I beg your pardonI never promised you a rose gardenAlong with the sunshineThere’s gotta be a little rain some time
I beg your pardonI never promised you a rose garden
I could sing you a tune and promise you the moonBut if that’s what it takes to hold youI’d just as soon let you goBut there’s one thing I want you to knowYou better look before you leap, still waters run deepAnd there won’t always be someone there to pull you outAnd you know what I’m talking about
So smile for a while and let’s be jollyLove shouldn’t be so melancholyCome along and share the good times while we can
I beg your pardonI never promised you a rose gardenAlong with the sunshineThere’s gotta be a little rain sometimeI beg your pardonI never promised you a rose garden