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and

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. The single was their most successful of six chart singles on the US ''

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, peaking at number one for one week on that chart. "Roses Are Red" did not chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It did, however, reach number 8 on the

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Music video

The official music video was directed by Jane Simpson.

Charts

References

1988 songs 1988 singles Songs written by L.A. Reid Songs written by Babyface (musician) Song recordings produced by L.A. Reid Song recordings produced by Babyface (musician) MCA Records singles {{1980s-R&B-song-stub