A long, long time ago
On graduation day
You handed me your book
I signed this way.

Roses are red, my love
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet, my love
But not as sweet as you.

We dated through high school
And when the big day came
I wrote into your book
Next to my name.

Roses are red, my love
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet, my love
But not as sweet as you.

Then I went far away
And you found someone new
I read your letter dear
And I wrote back to you.

Roses are red, my love
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet, my love
Good luck, may God bless you.

Is that your little girl?
She looks a lot like you
Someday some boy will write
in her book, too.

Roses are red, my love
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet, my love
But not as sweet as you.


Song Released 1962


"Roses Are Red (My Love)" is a popular song composed by Al Byron and Paul Evans.
It was recorded by Bobby Vinton(C)
and was a number-one song in the United States during the year 1962.
It topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on July 15, 1962,
and remained there for four weeks.
The recording was his first hit.
He found the song in a reject pile at Epic Records.
He first recorded it as an R&B number but was allowed to record it
with a new arrangement including strings.
The single was also the first number-one hit for Epic Records.

Made With Love