talking to my bride -to -be
to see what she expects of me
before you sign the dotted line
I told her just to ask me plain
to come right out with pertinent things
She began and started out just fine
Can you keep food on the table?
Can you fix a broken washer?
Can you cheer me when I'm lonely?
Can you help me with the dishes?
Can you give me hugs and kisses?
Can you hush a crying baby
and change a diaper, baby?
So far she'd acted mighty fair
I'd dry the dishes, I don't care
It's only right that every man
should help out when he can
I think we should be democratic,
create peace and cut down static
I believe in doing what I can
Can Mother move in with us?
And my brothers and my sisters?
you must cut out your fishin'
No, dear, I can't do that.
I'll make a living with a grin
and do repairs like all good men.
Cheer you when you're lonely
I'll do the rest if you're my wife,
but I've been a fisherman all my life.
Give it up, my dear, I just can't do.
Well, some husband you'd make
You'd be gone and I'd be home
and I'd always wish that I'd
Why, a fisherman's widow I'd be.
Well, I've spoken my piece
Let's decide now what we're gonna do.
And I suppose you can do without me?
Yes, dear, I can do that. you
