It was long ago Seems like yesterday Saw you standin' in the rain Then I heard you say "I want to love but it comes out wrong I want to live but I don't belong I close my eyes and I see Blood and roses" Love flowers in the springtime October we were wed In wintertime the roses died The blood ran cold and then she said "I want to love but it comes out wrong I want to live but I don't belong I close my eyes and I see Blood and roses" It was long ago Seems like yesterday Saw you standin' in the rain Then I heard you say "I need your love but it comes out wrong I try to live but I don't belong I close my eyes and I see Blood and roses, blood and roses Blood and roses, blood and roses"