When the rain is pattering Helter Skelter And the butterflies are caught out in the rain Leafy hollyhocks would murmur come and shelter Until the rainbow shines again In the heart of every roses apron From the pitter patter pitter pat refrain There's protection from the showers From the sympathetic flowers For the butterflies in the rain Pretty things, you'll have to fold your wings Waiting for the bright and placid sun showers 'Neath the broad protection of the sunflowers Gone the rain, the sky is clear again You can carry on your sweet flirtation With every blushing rose