Though they say she's not your kind if you love her pay no mind It is hard a wise man knows a rose is a rose is a rose From the finest part of town or a shack that's tumbling down In a gown or shabby closthes a rose is a rose is a rose There may be tracks through the heart of town keepin' the two worlds apart But someday you'll find as I have found there are no tracks in your heart and soul If you feel that she's the one makes no difference where she's from Cause no matter where it goes a rose is a rose is a rose Cause no matter where it goes a rose is a rose is a rose