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One Run For The Roses Lyrics by Cal Smith

Jason’s Farm

1976

[Verse 1]
Talk with me a little while walk with me one more mile
Meantime I'll pretend the world's all clover
Try to think of something we can say to make it better
Nothing to remind me it's all over
[Verse 2]
I feel as though I've ran a race here I am in second place
It's no secret everybody knows it
So pour my wine in a silver cup one more time then hang it up
And this will be my one run for the roses
[Verse 3]
Wishing on the one hand I could look at love like you can
And take it with a little grain of salt
Knowing on the other hand I'd ever love this much again
Or maybe I could simply laugh it off
[Verse 4]
I may find somebody new stop my soul from wanting you
I could try but baby I don't know this
How could I love daffodils when scarlet petals always will
Remind me of my one run for the roses
[Verse 5]
If we should meet again can I pretend
I'm just someone who barely knows you
With time alone on my side I'll leave an awful lot of pride
And finally play the part I’m suppose to
[Verse 6]
Now I take what's left of me try to bow out gracefully
Hoping your new love won't even notice
One day I may learn to live with violets and daffodils
Knowing I made one run for the roses
And this will be my one run for the roses
Credits
Cal Smith

Cal Smith

About “One Run For The Roses” by Cal Smith

Read the complete lyrics to "One Run For The Roses" by Cal Smith from the album "Jason’s Farm" in 1976. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Country.

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"One Run For The Roses" is credited to Cal Smith. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"One Run For The Roses" appears on "Jason’s Farm" in 1976.

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