Verse 1.
DF#m
Not so long ago On his way home from work
GA
He'd stop by the side of the road
GA
Step out of that old beat up Ford
D
That he drove
Verse 2.
DF#m
And he'd walk around Searchin' the ground
GA
For a handful of wild flower blooms
GA
Thinkin' of where he'd be soon
D
There with her
Chorus:
GAD
She called them redneck roses 'Cause that's what they were
EmGAA simple gift of love From a country boy to his girl
GABmG
She called them redneck roses They didn't cost a dime
EmAD
But they brought a smile to her face Every time
Verse 3.
Now it's years down the line She sits home alone
It's the usual end of the day
Once again, he's still workin' late
And he never calls
Verse 4.
They've got a house on a hill No problem with bills
And a baby that's on the way
But her heart longs for those yesterdays
And his love
Repeat ChorusEnding:
DEmA
They could still put a smile on her face
A7D
If he only had the time
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