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 brass 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 blooming
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 brass 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