Daisy is darling, Iris is sweet Lily is lovely, Blossom's a treat Of all the sweethearts a guy could meet Well, I finally chose an American beauty, Rose Camellia's tragic, she can't be mine Magnolia's magic, it makes Maggie shine Laurel will hug you, Orchid's divine Still I finally chose an American beauty Rose She's clingier than Ivy and she's zingier than black eyed Susan And springier than Mabel in June I'm daffy as a Daffodil, it's laughable the way I thrill When roses are in bloom Pansy is pretty, Willow is tall Violet's kisses, Tulips recall How can I choose one, I love 'em all Still I finally chose an American beauty Rose Pansy is pretty, Willow is tall Violet's kisses, Tulips recall How can I choose one, I love 'em all Still I finally chose an American beauty Rose