Vikki Carr - The Lesson Lyrics
This is the lessonTaught to meA long time agoAt my mother's kneeShe said, child, somedaySomeone who loves youWill make you cryThough he loves youHe'll hurt you tilYou feel you could dieBut if he says forgive meForgive if you canFor you are his womanAnd he is your manWhen you're looking for rosesThere are thorns you will meetAnd remember, my childWithout any thornsThe rose can't be sweetWell it's finally happenedNow it's my turn to cryOh, my darlingYou've hurt meTil I feel I could dieBut you're saying forgive meAnd I understandFor I am your womanAnd you are my manDon't tell me about heartacheI've cried my share of tearsI've had my share of rainBut after the stormNo rain will appearI just know when you hold meMy whole world is completeAnd the lesson is clearWithout any thornsThe rose can't be sweetThe lesson is clearWithout any thornsThe rose can't be sweet