(mark wright, ronnie rogers) Lightning hit that oak tree we've been lookin' at for years This summer oh i know we'll miss the shade - we just made it through The coldest winter we ever knew and our ole hound dixie pa**ed away Yeah i guess i've got things to be down about but in spite of it all honey aint no doubt Chorus I'm livin' the life of a lucky man Counting my blessings holding your hand I thank the lord above for sending me your love And for giving me the life of a lucky man So many things we talk about never do come true But heaven knows i wish they could for you - believe me i know You should be tempted to go that would be the easy thing to do So many just give up and walk away but in spite of it all you're strong enough to stay Repeat chorus Bridge I guess i've got things to be down about But in spite of it all honey aint no doubt