Don`T Kill It Carol — текст песни (Mike Heron)

Oh Carol oh,
Won`t you let this red rose grow
Don`t kill it Carol

This red rose that I hold in my hand
It`s the smallest flower I`ve seen
One bud only just starting to show
And the leaves are the lightest green
It`s had its share of the rain
It needs some kisses to light its fiery flame again
One cruel lie and it could die

Oh Carol oh,
Won`t you let this red rose grow
Don`t kill it Carol

It`s looking for a place to live outside all space and time
Where there will be no need for it to fade
There is a secret garden that I think we could find
Lots of sunshine there, just a touch of shade

Oh Carol oh,
Won`t you let this red rose grow
Don`t kill it Carol

This red rose that I hold in my hand
It could grow to be so strong
Born one night as I lay in your arms
Created in a lover`s song
It`s only just seen the light
It could easily slip back into the gentle night
One cruel lie and it could die

2nd Verse not sung on record - words appear on the inner sleeve only