I′ve held it all inward, God knows, I've tried

It′s an awful awakening in a country boy's life

To look in the mirror in total surpriseAt the hair on my shoulders and the age in my eyes

Amanda, light of my life

Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife

Amanda, light of my life

Fate should have made you a gentleman′s wife

It′s a measure of people who don't understand

The pleasures of life in a hillbilly band

I got my first guitar when I was fourteen

Well I finally made forty, still wearing jeans

Amanda, light of my life

Fate should have made you a gentleman′s wife

Amanda, light of my life

Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife