(lyrics by James Seals; music by James Seals and Dash Crofts, 1978)

From the albums TAKIN' IT EASY (1978) and THE SEALS & CROFTS COLLECTION (1979)

Forever like the rose, I suppose that's the way to be
Fresh and ever growing, always showing lots of beauty to the world
I know it's not an easy task All I ask is that you try

Try for me, be like the flower, within its hour of final glory
Open up and let the sunshine touch your heart And show the world what you can be
If you are free, free to grow, free to grow Forever like the rose

The rose is worn above the heart The symbol of its love is showing
Growing in the park, a secret for a lover's knowing
The centerpiece of life will always be unfolding its cardinal petals
For the dew of children's tears To grow a new rose
Forever like the rose Oh, forever like the rose

Forever like the rose, I suppose that's the way to be
Strong and ever giving, always living with a purpose and a goal
To blossom day to day, then someday to fade away
Forever like the rose