By Marty Robbins C5 E5 Hands that are strong but wrinkled F5 G5 Doing work that never gets done C5 E5 Hair that's lost some of the beauty F5 G5 By too many hours in the sun C5 E5 Eyes that show some disappointment F5 G5 And there's been quite a lot in her life C5 E5 F5 She's the foundation I lean on C5 G5 C5 My woman, my woman, my wife Every day has been uphill Though we climb, but we can't reach the top I'm weak, and I'm easily discouraged She just smiles when I want to stop Lips that are weary but tender With love that strengthens my life A saint in a dress made of gingham My woman, my woman, my wife C5 E5 Two little babies were born in the spring F5 G5 C5 But died when the winter was new A5 E5 I lost control of my mind and my soul F5 G5 But my woman's faith carried us through When she reaches that river Lord, you know what she's worth Give her that mansion up yonder 'Cause she's been through hell here on earth Lord, give her my share of heaven If I've earned any here in this life 'Cause God I believe she deserves it C5 G5 F5 C5 My woman, my woman, my wife