There is a rose in Spanish harlem A red rose up in Spanish harlem It is the special one that never seen the sun In only comes out when the moon is on the run And all the stars are gleaming I'm going to pick that rose and watch her as she grows In my garden There is a rose in Spanish harlem A red rose up in Spanish harlem With eyes as black as coal that looks down in my soul And starts a fire there and then I lose control I'll have to beg your pardon I'm going to pick that rose and watch her as she grows In my garden With eyes as black as coal that looks down in my soul And starts a fire there and then I lose control I'll have to beg your pardon I'm going to pick that rose and watch her as she grows In my garden La la la la la la la la la la