About the song
“I Beg Your Pardon, I Never Promised You A Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson is a country-pop classic that has resonated with audiences for decades with its catchy melody and empowering lyrics. Released in 1970 as the title track of Anderson’s album, this song became an instant hit and remains one of her most iconic recordings.
Written by Joe South, “I Beg Your Pardon, I Never Promised You A Rose Garden” offers a message of resilience and self-reliance, encouraging listeners to face life’s challenges with strength and determination. Anderson’s spirited performance and distinctive voice bring the song to life, capturing the hearts of fans around the world.
Upon its release, “I Beg Your Pardon, I Never Promised You A Rose Garden” soared to the top of the charts, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Its widespread success earned Anderson a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1971.
In addition to its chart success, “I Beg Your Pardon, I Never Promised You A Rose Garden” has been covered by numerous artists and featured in various films and television shows, solidifying its status as a classic of the country-pop genre. Its timeless message of perseverance continues to inspire listeners of all ages.
Lynn Anderson’s spirited rendition of “I Beg Your Pardon, I Never Promised You A Rose Garden” remains a testament to her talent as a singer and her enduring impact on the world of country music.
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Lyrics
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine there’s gotta be a little rain sometime
When you take, you gotta give, so live and let live and let go, oh, oh, oh, oh
I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose gardenI could promise you things like big diamond rings
But you don’t find roses growin’ on stalks of clover
So you better think it over
Well, if sweet talking you could make it come true
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
But what would it matter?
So smile for a while and let’s be jolly; love shouldn’t be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we canI beg your pardon I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine there’s gotta be a little rain sometime
I beg your pardon I never promised you a rose gardenI could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
But if that’s what it takes to hold you I’d just as soon let you go
But there’s one thing I want you to know
You’d better look before you leap; still waters run deep
And there won’t always be someone there to pull you out
And you know what I’m talking about
So smile for a while and let’s be jolly; love shouldn’t be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we canI beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine, there’s gotta be a little rain sometimeI beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine, there’s gotta be a little rain sometime