The Lesson
Vikki Carr

Written by Mack David

Peaked at # 34 in 1968

Florencia Martinez Cardona's second-biggest pop hit, released under her stage-name "Vikki Carr."


INTRO
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 ya, he'll hurt you till 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
Till 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, a rainbow appears

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


source: Robin Hood

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