I LOVE MY WIFE
>From the Broadway Musical "I Love My Wife" (1977)
(Music: Cy Coleman / Lyrics: Michael Stewart)


James Naughton & Lenny Baker (Broadway Production) - 1977
Frank Sinatra - 1977



My thoughts may stray
My eyes may roam
The neighbour's 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
May 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
And it 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
I love my wife

My mind at times
May dwell on sex
If someone's rating dreams
Then most of mine I guess are double-X

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
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm
I love my wife



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2017)