"Life's Ups And Downs" lyrics - MARTY STUART

I don't know how to tell her
That I didn't get that raise in pay today.
And I know how much she wanted the dress
In baker's window, and it breaks my heart
To see her have to wait...
And cancel the plans she made to celebrate.

But I can count on her to take it
With a smile and not a frown.
She knows that life has its little ups and downs,
Like ponies on a merry-go-round.
And no one grabs the brass ring everytime
But she don't mind.
She wears a gold ring on her finger,
And it's mine.

The new house plans we've 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.
And lord knows I hate to say again we'll have to wait.

But you can bet that she'll just take it
With a smile and not a frown.
She knows that life has its little ups and downs,
Like ponies on a merry-go-round.
And no one grabs the brass ring everytime
But she don't mind. oh baby don't mind
She wears a gold ring on her finger,
And I'm so glad that it's mine!

She wears a gold ring on her finger,
And I'm so glad that it's mine!