[Verse 1] I dont know how to tell her I didnt get that raise in pay today Thats all right John Because I know how much she wanted that dress in Bakers window And it breaks my heart to tell her shell have to wait And cancel all the plans we made to celebrate But I just know that she can take it with a smile and not a frown [Chorus] Because she knows life has its little ups and downs like ponies on a merrygoround And no one grabs a brass ring every time but she dont mind I dont mind She wears a gold ring on her finger and its mine [Verse 2] Those new house plans weve had so long I guess will gather dust another year And the daffodils are blooming that she planted way last fall upon the hill And over by the gate God knows I hate to say again well have to wait But I just know that she can take it with a smile and not a frown [Chorus] Because she knows life has its little ups and downs like ponies on a merrygoround And no one grabs a brass ring every time but she dont mind No I dont mind [Outro] She wears a gold ring on her finger and its mine[x2]
ring, merrygoround, brass, down, frown