There is a rose in Spanish Harlem 
 A red rose up in Spanish Harlem 
 It is a 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 dreamy 
    There is a rose in Spanish Harlem 
 A red rose up in Spanish Harlem 
 With eyes as black as coal, that look down in my soul 
 And start a fire there and then I lose control 
 I have to beg your pardon 
 I'm gonna pick that rose and watch her as she grows 
 In my garden   
 It is a 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 
 I'm gonna pick that rose and watch her as she grows 
 In my garden   
 There is a rose in Spanish Harlem 
 A red rose up in Spanish Harlem 
 There is a rose in Spanish Harlem 
 A red rose up in Spanish Harlem