One Little Rose
Jim Reeves · Welcome to My World [1996]
One little rose he picked for her hair
But she chose another garment to wear
One little rose he threw away
And his heart was broken one summer day.
One little rose just lay on the ground
'Til a lonely little girl walked by and she found
One little rose just lying there
And the lonely little girl pinned the rose in her hair.
One lonely girl walked down the lane
And she met the boy whose heartache was pain
They'd never seen each other before
But they realized he'd picked the same rose she wore.
And as today came to a close
She too found true love through one little rose.
--- Instrumental ---
One lonely girl walked down the lane
And she met the boy whose heartache was pain
They'd never seen each other before
But they realized he'd picked the same rose she wore.
And as today came to a close
She too found true love through one little rose...
But she chose another garment to wear
One little rose he threw away
And his heart was broken one summer day.
One little rose just lay on the ground
'Til a lonely little girl walked by and she found
One little rose just lying there
And the lonely little girl pinned the rose in her hair.
One lonely girl walked down the lane
And she met the boy whose heartache was pain
They'd never seen each other before
But they realized he'd picked the same rose she wore.
And as today came to a close
She too found true love through one little rose.
--- Instrumental ---
One lonely girl walked down the lane
And she met the boy whose heartache was pain
They'd never seen each other before
But they realized he'd picked the same rose she wore.
And as today came to a close
She too found true love through one little rose...
One Little Rose
Jim Reeves' 'One Little Rose' stands as a tender testament to his mastery of the romantic ballad, delivered with his signature warm, husky baritone. Recorded for the 1996 compilation 'Welcome to My World,' the track exemplifies the smooth, crooning style that defined Reeves' career in the 1950s and 60s. The song captures the essence of quiet longing, a hallmark of Reeves' discography that resonated deeply with audiences across generations. As part of his extensive catalog of love songs, this recording showcases his ability to infuse simple melodies with profound emotional depth, cementing his legacy as one of country and pop music's most beloved vocalists.