I call her on the telephone 
But she is hardly ever home 
I know she's gotten a lovin' man 
And so I see her when I can 
Roxanne will always be my friend 
And that's the way I'll keep her love 

I think she's pretty as a rose 
I take her out and buy her clothes 
I'd like to take her home with me 
But I must wait until she's free 
Roxanne will always be my friend 
And that's the way I'll keep her love 

I love to touch her when we walk 
I love to listen to her talk 
The way I feel I can't explain 
But I will wait for her again 
Roxanne will always be my friend 
And that's the way I'll keep her love