This is the lesson
Taught to me
A long time ago

At my mother's knee

She said, child, someday

Someone who loves you
Will make you cry
Though he loves you

He'll hurt you til
You feel you could die


But if he says forgive me
Forgive if you can
For you are his woman

And he is your man

When you're looking for roses

There are thorns you will meet
And remember, my child
Without any thorns

The rose can't be sweet

Well it's finally happened

Now it's my turn to cry
Oh, my darling
You've hurt me

Til i feel i could die

But you're saying forgive me

And i understand
For i am your woman
And you are my man


Don't tell me about heartache
I've cried my share of tears

I've had my share of rain
But after the storm
No rain will appear


I just know when you hold me
My whole world is complete

And the lesson is clear
Without any thorns
The rose can't be sweet


The lesson is clear
Without any thorns

The rose can't be sweet