I Overlooked An Orchid (while Searching For A Rose Lyrics - Carl Smith

The orchid is a flower that blooms so tenderly 

To thrill the fairest lady of the land 

If placed beside a blushing rose the rose cannot compare 

But how was such as I to understand 

I overlooked an orchid while searching for a rose 

The orchid that I overlooked was you 

The rose that I was searching for has proved to be untrue 

The orchid now I find my dear was you 

[ steel ] 

The rose has lost its color but the orchid is the same 

And I'm alone to face these lonely years 

I didn't see the orchid I was looking for a rose 

And now I pay the price with bitter tears 

Cause I overlooked an orchid...