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