THE BALLAD OF DONNIE GENE

Donnie, you’re a fine young man
You’re hoping to take the hand
Of some sweet thing who understands what this world’s about
She’s careful, with a clever mind, impervious to pick up lines
Just slow down and give her time; I bet she’ll come around

Donnie, don’t give up on her; she won’t give up on you
She’s the kind of woman that only speaks the truth
She’ll give you blue eyed babies, and raise ‘em real good, too
Donnie, don’t give up on her; she won’t give up on you

Don, you’ve got yourself a wife; you only had to ask her twice
But rest assured, she’s on your side until you breathe your last
Together you will build a home, a legacy stronger than stone
You’ll work them fingers to the bone, but she will hold you fast

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Donnie, you’re a grey, old man, but that sweet thing still holds your hand
She’s there to help you take a stand, now that standing’s hard
The girl stuck with you through it all, faithful in the rise and fall
Soon you’ll hear the master call, and away you will depart
You’ll leave her with a full and heavy heart

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