I surprised her at work today and brought her a red rose Then for an hour we slipped away and had lunch just for two Well no I didn't get the job babe so that new dress'll have to wait And though she planned to wear it Sunday she just smiled and said okay She knows the rose is for today but my love is for always And a rose is all I can give till better times come our way She knows I'll still be needing her long after all the petals fade The rose is for today but my love is for always When we're home and the day is done she hugs my neck cause she knows I'm down Talkin' low and lettin' feelings show she says my love is all that counts But I want a mansion to shelter her and babe we'll have it all someday And for ev'ry petal on the red rose I promise you'll have a bouquet She knows the rose is for today but my love is for always And a rose is all I can give till better times come our way She knows I'll still be needing her long after all the petals fade The rose is for today but my love is for always