Play the sullen part They won't be there when you come to town in your lovely brand new gown Stay awhile Play the joyful part They will be here when you do arrive you'll be with the other wives But lately, with sincerity, there'll be the part you missed But it will come your way The way you see it when you close your eyes and smile Mend your newfound tear, stitch the whole thing There will be the time when you hear the final chime Fold it up real neat for the closet Put on your old clothes, you're the only one who knows But lately, with sincerity, you'll have your way at last But it may only last another year and it will play another part