I must make up my mind today
What to have, what to hold
A poor man’s roses
Or a rich man’s gold
One’s as wealthy as a king in a palace
Tho' he’s callous and cold
He may learn to give his heart for love
Instead of buyin' it with gold
Then the poor man’s roses
And the thrill when we kiss
Will be memories of paradise
That I’ll never miss
And yet the hand that brings the rose tonight
Is the hand I will hold
For the rose of love means more to me More than any rich man’s gold
(Repeat last two verses)
This has always been my outlook, but it's hard to get by in this world without adequate money. So I say have enough money for your needs and a bit extra. Great wealth does not bring happiness, especially if there is a lack of love.
Such a beautiful song i think from the Patsy sung this song that the lyrics meant alot to her personally, she couldn't be brought or fooled into love by a man's wealth, being a rich man meant nothing to her..... i think this song had to be one of her own favourites i know it is one of mine !
5 stars *****
When I hear her music I picture myself in this ball room Ladies in full gowns and men in Suits dressed to the nine. Dancing and smiling and enjoy a life that we in today's age will never be able to enjoy. Why because back then the news and politics did not control us only the music did. Please lets get back to the days when music was perfection and people danced in gowns and tux's or suits dressed to the nine.