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by Jeph Johnson

I bet sometimes you've wondered
about my secret lovers
and just where your ol' sweetheart goes...
I swear, baby, it's true,
I'd rather be with you,
and not with some woman named Rose...

Let's see...
I've had Susies, Ramonas
and Lucys and Rhodas
Amys and some Carolyns.
I know I've had Careys
and at least five Sherrys
and probably three Marilyns
I've had Jills and Darlas,
Virginias and Carlas,
Elizabeths and two Mary Anns.
Four or more Lisas,
one special Teresa,
I keep looking but don't understand?

The Julies I remember
were gentle and tender,
I nearly went crazy with Lynns.
I dreamed at least once
of Danette and a bunch
of Kimberlys (some went by Kim).
I've searched my ol' black book,
and went through my yearbooks.
I've downloaded my database.
I re-read my old love notes,
even called the old hang-out
and thought of every pretty little face!

Mild Michelles and wild Shellys, ,
one Nell and five Kellys.
Rebeccas that kept on their toes.
I know that I've never,
in all my endeavors
had not even one single Rose!

And you really believe
I had out with me
A DOZEN ROSES, right there in my car?
And you thought I'd bring
them in with a ring?
Ha! The doorbell don't work any more!