Painted, tainted rose (video)

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1. She was a wild and lovely rose

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oh, how I loved her, heaven knows.

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But though my heart was true, it would never do ,

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party life was what she chose

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2. Last night I saw my lovely rose,

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all painted up in fancy clothes,

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her eyes had lost their spark, the years had left their mark.

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she's just a painted, tainted rose.

+ repeat verses 1 & 2

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+ She's just a painted, tainted rose.

(Al Martino)