Lyr Req: Gathering Flowers to Make a Bouquet?

Subject: Lyr Req: Gathering Flowers to Make a Bouquet?
From: topical tom
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 11:44 PM

I just remembered another beautiful bluegrass song but I'm not at all sure that that's the title.The chorus was somewhat like this:

          I'm gathering flowers to make a bouquet,
          Beautiful flowers that will never fade away.
          Each one I gather's so precious to me,
          Each one a treasure of sweet memories.

In the ensuing verses, each flower represents a member of the beloved family.I may have heard it sung by The Country Gentlemen" but I'm not sure of that either! Sorry I can't be more specific.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gathering Flowers to Make a Bouquet?
From: Cool Beans
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 09:20 AM

It sounds similar to, but not exactly like, "Gathering Flowers for the Master's Bouquet."

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gathering Flowers to Make a Bouquet?
From: topical tom
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 11:34 AM

Yes, they are similar but not the same song.I must say that my lyrics are "in the ball park" but not exact.Each flower representing a member of the singer's family is accurate, though.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gathering Flowers to Make a Bouquet?
From: topical tom
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 01:46 PM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gathering Flowers to Make a Bouquet?
From: topical tom
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 01:55 PM

Just to let you know, I found the lyrics. The title is "Beautiful Bouquet"!I wasn't even close!

                          



Beautiful Bouquet


        

For pleasure I went walking out through the fields one day
I started gathering flowers to make a sweet bouquet
Each flower that I gathered. each one played a part
Each flower stood for someone held dear to my heart

   Beautiful bouquet I'm gathering today
   Picking the colours that'll never fade away
   Each flower has a meaning so dear to me
   Each flower is a treasure chestof sweet memories

Violets for my sweetheart, a white rose for my dad
A red rose stood for mother, the best friend that I had
Forget-me-nots stood faithfully for tried true friends of mine
Daisies for the puppy loves that I left far behind

Lilies are for grandma, who watches from afar
Poppies are for brother, who lost his life at war
I put them all together, tomake a sweet bouquet
A rainbow full of colours that will never fade away