Intro: It's 98 in the shade an' Mr Rose is rollin' hay. Eighty acres down an' ten to go. NC Clouds are buildin in the south He knows time is runnin out An'there goes that tractors radiator hose. NC There aint no tricks in his straw hat He walks a quarter mile back. Miss Rose hears him slam that ol' screen door. NC What he sees as wasted time is a blessing in disguise Oh he's cussin' what she's been prayin' for. Chorus The day turned dark as night and in her eyes he saw the light (FILL 1) He hadn't taken the time to notice. From Heaven it poured down on that little old farm house Lord knows what to do when love needs time for growin' He sends ra--in for the Roses. She pulled down the window blinds Even though the sun wasnt shinin The rain tapped out a love song on that old tin roof. Wrapped up in the covers they held on to each other Like new lovers on their honeymoon Instrumental Break Chords Lord knows what to do when love needs time for growin' (He sends ra--in The Lord sends ra--in for the Roses. (FILL 1) E|---------2--| B|---------3--| G|---------2--| D|---------0--| A|------------| E|---3--2-----|