D.C. Leonhardt - Mean Old World Lyrics

Oh it's a mean old world
But I don't mind much
Long as I've got you
You and your gentle touch

Oh I'll go to the river and catch us a fish
And I'll bring it on back home to you
We can fry it with spices and butter and wish
For another good meal or two
And I'll go to the corner and buy us some eggs
And I'll cook up an omelet for you
We can serve it with salsa and coffee pot dregs
And glasses of fresh apple juice

Oh it's a mean old world
But I don't mind much
Long as I've got you
You and your gentle touch

Oh I'll go to the market and buy you a dress
That has polka dots, paisley, or stripes
And I'll put on a record and play it full blast
We can dance away all of the night
Oh I'll go to the factory and work there all day
And all day I will miss your green eyes
Oh but I will come home, dear, and give you my pay
'Cause I know that you'll spend it right

Oh it's a mean old world
But I don't mind much
Long as I've got you
You and your gentle touch

Oh the foreman he likes me and he treats me well
But I'd much rather be home with you
All the horrors of work, dear, I never can tell
But you make up for them all, dear, it's true
And we can sleep in tomorrow and do as we please
There's no need to wake up too soon
Oh we'll fry up our pancakes in old bacon grease
And then serve them with fresh berries too

Oh it's a mean old world
But I don't mind much
Long as I've got you
You and your gentle touch