1. When I was a young man and never been kissed
   I got to thinking it over what I had missed.
   I got me a girl, I kissed her and then
   Oh Lord, I kissed her again. 
   
R: Oh, kisses sweeter than wine,
   Oh, kisses sweeter than wine 
   
2. I asked her to marry and be my sweet wife,
   And we would be so happy the rest of our lives.
   I begged and I pleaded like a natural man,
   And then, Oh Lord, she gave me her hand. 
R:
   
3. I worked mighty hard and so did my wife,
   Workin' hand in hand to make a good life.
   With corn in the field and wheat in the bins,
   I was, Oh Lord, the father of twins. 
R: 
   
4. Our children they numbered just about four,
   They all had sweethearts knockin' at the door.
   They all got married and they didn't hesitate;
   I was, Oh Lord, the grandmother of eight. 
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5. Now that we're old, and ready to go,
   We get to thinkin' what happened a long time ago.
   We had a lot of kids, trouble and pain,
   But, Oh Lord, We'd do it again. 
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