Mike Heron - Don'T Kill It Carol lyrics

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