Tom: G G G D D G G G [Verse] G C Long-stemmed things of beauty D G Created by the Good Lord C G And cut down, in the prime of their lives C Boxed up, wrapped in paper D G Delivered to your front door C Just to wind up in D Your garbage can, outside [Chorus] G C D (D D# C) Tell me, how many flowers have to die C D Before you give this love another try G C I've asked you to forgive me D Em At least nine dozen times C D G Tell me, how many flowers have to die [Verse] G C I'm crazy and I'm desperate D G I had you then I blew it C G And right now, I've got nothing left to lose C I've got a VISA in my wallet D G And I'm not afraid to use it C How long the needless violence lasts D Is really up to you [Chorus] G C D (D D# C) Tell me, how many flowers have to die C D Before you give this love another try G C I've asked you to forgive me D Em At least ten dozen times C D G Tell me, how many flowers have to die G G D D G G G N.C. C Stop the senseless killing D Em Can't you hear those roses cry C D G Baby, tell me how many flowers have to die C D G Tell me how many flowers have to die......