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My Woman, My Woman, My Wife

Words & Music by Marty Robbins

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My Woman, My Woman, My Wife

Words & Music by Marty Robbins

Lyrics:

Hands, that are strong but wrinkle
Doing work that never gets done
Hair, that's lost some of its beauty
By too many hours in the sun
Eyes, that show some disappointment
And there's been quite a lot in my life
She's the foundation I lean on
My woman, my woman, my wife

Everyday has been uphill
We climb but we can't reach the top
I'm weak and I'm easily discouraged
She just smiles when I want to stop
Lips, that are weary but tender
With love, that strengthens my life
Saint, in a dress made of guinea/gunny (?)
My woman, my woman, my wife

Little babies were born in the spring
But died when the winter was new
I lost control in my mind, in my soul
But my woman's faith carried us thru

When she reaches that river
Lord, you know what she's worth
Give her that mansion up yonder
Cause she's been thru hell here on earth
Lord, give her my share of heaven
If I've earned any here in this life
Cause God, I believe she deserves it
My woman, my woman, my wife
My woman, my woman, my wife

More info:

Sung in concert at San Diego on April 24, 1976

Lyrics: Hands, that are strong but wrinkle
Doing work that never gets done
Hair, that's lost some of its beauty
By too many hours in the sun
Eyes, that show some disappointment
And there's been quite a lot in my life
She's the foundation I lean on
My woman, my woman, my wife

Everyday has been uphill
We climb but we can't reach the top
I'm weak and I'm easily discouraged
She just smiles when I want to stop
Lips, that are weary but tender
With love, that strengthens my life
Saint, in a dress made of guinea/gunny (?)
My woman, my woman, my wife

Little babies were born in the spring
But died when the winter was new
I lost control in my mind, in my soul
But my woman's faith carried us thru

When she reaches that river
Lord, you know what she's worth
Give her that mansion up yonder
Cause she's been thru hell here on earth
Lord, give her my share of heaven
If I've earned any here in this life
Cause God, I believe she deserves it
My woman, my woman, my wife
My woman, my woman, my wife
More info: Sung in concert at San Diego on April 24, 1976