From the 1976 musical “I Love My Wife”
Words by Michael Stewart
Music by Cy Coleman
The sheet music:
Lyrics
My thoughts may stray, my eyes may roam
The neighbors’ grass may seem much greener
Than the grass right here at home
If pretty girls excite me, well, that’s life
But just in case you didn’t know
I love my wife
My mind at times might dwell on sex
If someone’s rating dreams
Then most of mine, I guess are double-X
So, dimpled knees delight me, well, that’s life
But just in case you hadn’t heard
I love my wife
Like bait that wriggles makes catfish bite
A lady jiggles and my eyes gotta light
Upon so sweet a sight
And if I shake, break out in spots
Don’t fret, it’s not swine fever, dear
Your swine has merely got the hots
If rosy lips invite me, well, that’s life
But just in case you couldn’t guess
Or hadn’t heard, or didn’t know
I love my wife
I love my wife
I love my wife
This bee ain’t lazy, his work he does
If some sweet daisy
Should brush against my fuzz
Well, naturally I buzz
But don’t be cross or scold or cry
He likes to stop and window shop
but poppa’s never gonna buy
If ladies dynamite me, well, that’s life
But just in case you couldn’t guess
Or hadn’t heard, or didn’t know
I love my wife
I love my wife
I love my wife