And into the river we'd dive I come from down in the valley Where mister when you're young They bring you up to do like your daddy done Me and Mary we met in high school When she was just seventeen We'd ride out of this valley down to where the fields

I'll always be by your side Even when you're down and out And all I want with my life Is to be a housewife Is to die a housewife I just wanted to be your housewife All I wanted was to be your housewife I'll iron your clothes I'll shine your shoes

Behind the clouds, the sun is shining Believe me even though you can't quite make it out You may not see the silver lining But there's a big blue sky waiting right behind the clouds When you're feeling lonely, lost and let down Seems like those dark