I Won't Send Roses

Thank you

About ten years ago

I went to an opening in Los Angeles

Of a brand new spankin' musical

And it was called Mack and Mabel

And it went to New York and it didn't make it

I don't understand critics sometimes

But I thought it was a wonderful show

And it was based on a story about Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand

Mack Sennett was a tough old producer

Out in the, during the silent days

You know, those Mack Sennett comedies and things

He was a very tough guy

And, uh, Mabel Normand was a beautiful young

Starlet who was very much in love with him

And he was trying to discourage her, so

This is what he sang to her

I won't send roses or hold the door

I won't remember which dress you wore

My heart is too much in control

The lack of romance in my soul

Will turn you gray, kid

So stay away, kid

Forget my shoulder when you're in need

Forgetting birthdays is guaranteed

And should I love you, you would be the last to know

I won't send roses and roses suit you so

My pace is frantic, my temper's cross

With words romantic, I'm at a loss

I'd be the first one to agree

That I'm preoccupied with me

And it's inbred, kid

So keep your head, kid

In me you'll find things like guts and nerve

And not the kind things that you deserve

So while there's still a fighting chance

Just turn and go

I won't send roses and roses suit you so

Thank you