Every boy who has a sweetheart Has a pet name for his girl Some like a name like Ruby And others like a name like Pearl But my sweetheart is so beautiful No pet name can i find So I thought the matter over And ive made up my mind Well i would love to call you rose dear, But roses fade away Roses fade when winter time is near Say id love to call you daisy But daisys always tell What sweethearts like to whisper in your ear Say id love to call you honey But honey runs away I much prefer a name like clinging vine And if i call you buttercup The dandelions might eat you up So ill buy a ring and change your name to mine Yes id love to call you rose dear But roooooooooooses fade away Roses fade when winter time is near Say id love to call you daisy But daisys always tell What sweethearts like to whisper in your ear Say id love to call you honey But honey runs away I much prefer a name like clinging vine And if i call you buttercup Then those "tater" bugs might eat you up So ill buy a ring and change your name to mine