I Overlooked an Orchid

An orchid is a flower that blooms so tenderly To please the fairest lady of the land When placed beside a blushing bride the rose cannot compare But how was such as I to understand I overlooked an orchid while searching for a rose The orchid that I overlooked was you The rose that I was searching for has proved to be untrue The orchid now I find my dear was you Now the rose has lost it's color but the orchid's still the same And I am left to face these lonely years I didn't see the orchid I was searching for a rose And now I pay the price with bitter tears I overlooked an orchid while searching for a rose The orchid that I overlooked was you The rose that I was searching for has proved to be untrue The orchid now I find my dear was you I overlooked an orchid...