Hands that are strong but wrinkled<br />
Doing work that never gets done<br />
Hair that's lost some of the beauty<br />
By too many hours in the sun<br />
Eyes that show some disappointment<br />
And there's been quite a lot in her life<br />
She's the foundation I lean on<br />
My woman, my woman, my wife.<br />
<br />
Every day has been uphill<br />
We climb but we can't reach the top<br />
I'm weak and I'm easily discouraged<br />
She just smiles when I want to stop<br />
Lips that are weary but tender<br />
With love that strengthens my life<br />
A saint in a dress made of gingham<br />
My woman, my woman, my wife.<br />
<br />
Two little babies were born in the spring<br />
But died when the winter was new<br />
I lost control of my mind and my soul<br />
By my woman's faith carried us through.<br />
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When she reaches that river, Lord<br />
You know what she's worth<br />
Give her that mansion up yonder<br />
'Cause she's been through hell here on earth<br />
Lord, give her my share of heaven<br />
If I've earned any here in this life<br />
'Cause, God, I believe she deserves it<br />
My woman, my woman, my wife