WEDDING CAKE
(Myra Smith / Margaret Lewis)


Connie Francis - 1969
Jeannie C. Riley - 1969
Connie Smith - 1969



Don't be troubled 'bout me 'cause I'm tired
>From workin' round the house when day is done
Don't think you failed me 'cause you can't afford
That dishwasher to make my life more fun
You know the measure of a man is much more
Than just the money he can make
And ev'ry woman knows a lot of joy and tears
Come with the wedding cake

The wedding cake is not all icing
And lovin' tender whispers in the dark
One slice is concern for all your dreams
Afraid they won't come true and break your heart
Another slice is feedin' kids and wipin' noses
Cryin' when the doorbell rings and there are roses
Ev'ry woman knows a lot of give and take
Comes with the wedding cake

It's facing shadows of the future, prayin' they will fall away
As we walk toward them searching for the sun
It's long and anxious hours with the wolf at the door
Hugs and kisses when at last we see the dawn
So when the hands of time trace tiny lines
Upon our face and lace our hair with strands of grey
We'll laugh and say for all who will partake
It all comes with the wedding cake

Yes, for all who will partake
It all comes with the wedding cake






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - October 2011)