I don't know how to tell her I didn't get that raise in pay today (That's all right John) Cause I know how much she wanted that dress in Baker's window And it breaks my heart to tell her she'll 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 Cause she knows life has its little ups and downs like ponies on a merry-go-round And no one grabs a bra** ring every time but she don't mind (I don't mind) She wears a gold ring on her finger and it's mine Those new house plans we've had so long I guess will gather dust another year And the daffodils are bloomin' that she planted way last fall upon the hill And over by the gate God knows I hate to say again we'll have to wait But I just know that she can take it with a smile and not a frown Cause she knows life has its little ups and downs like ponies on a merry-go-round And no one grabs a bra** ring every time but she don't mind (No I don't mind) She wears a gold ring on her finger and it's mine She wears a gold ring on her finger and it's mine