C
Em
Hands that are strong but wrinkled
F
G7
Doing work that never gets done
C
Em
Hair that’s lost some of its beauty
F
G7
By too many hours in the sun
C
Em
Eyes that show some disappointment
F
G7
And there’s been quite a lot in her life
C
D7
She’s the foundation I lean on
C
G7
C
My woman my woman my wife
Em
F
Everyday has been uphill we climb
G7
But we can’t reach the top
C
Em
I’m weak and I’m easily discouraged
F
G7
She just smiles when I want to stop
C
Em
Lips that are weary but tender
F
G7
With love that strengthens my life
C
F
A saint in a dress made of gingham
C
G7
C
My woman my woman my wife
F
EM
Two little babies were born in the spring
F
G7
C
But died when the winter was new
Am
Em
I lost control of my mind and my soul
D7
G7
But my woman’s faith carried us through
C
Em
When she reaches that river
F
G7
Lord you know what she’s worth
C
Em
Give her that mansion up yonder
G7
Cause she’s been thru hell here on earth
C
Em
Lord give her my share of heaven
F
G7
If I’ve earned any here in this life
C
F
Cause God I believe she deserves it
C
G7
C
My woman my woman my wife
Em
C
F
D7
Am
G7
