Spanish Harlem Lyrics By Ben E King

there is a rose in spanish harlem
a red rose up in spanish harlem
it is the special one it’s never seen the sun
it only comes out when the moon is on the run
and all the stars are gleaming
it’s growing in the street
right up through the concrete
but soft and sweet and dreaming

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 have to beg your pardon
i’m going to pick that rose
and watch her as she grows in my garden

i’m going to pick that rose
and watch her as she grows in my garden

there is a rose in spanish harlem
la la la la la la la la la la
there is a rose in spanish harlem
la la la la la la la la la la
there is a rose in spanish harlem

Artist: Ben E King

Year: 1961

Decade: 60s

Language: en

Word Count: 85