Let it be quite realistic
Let it be almost exact
Let it be passionate, tender and warm
Almost a matter of fact

Just like the genuine feeling
Just like the look in her eye
Something that won't leave me waiting
Something that can't say goodbye

Give me synthetic ribbon and bows
No more a darlin' that comes and then goes
Never to whither, never to close
Love like a paper rose
Make me a fine imitation
Make me a comparable cast
Make sure it loves me with all of its heart
Make it of something that lasts

Bring me my sweet simulation
Bring me my fraudulent flame
Let it be just like the real thing
Made so its mind doesn't change

Give me synthetic ribbon and bows
No more a darlin' that comes and then goes
Never to whither, never to close
Love like a paper rose