Well Hon.. we both knew this time was bound to come
But we didn't know which of us would be the one
I've ask the family to wait outside a minute or two
'cause I wanted a few minutes by myself
To share some old memories with you.
I remember the first time I saw you....
and how you stole this ol' heart of mine
I took the last cent I had in my pocket
and bought you the prettiest dress I could find.
Oh.... we courted for awhile... and I just drove you wild
until you finally said yes,, you'd be mine
then I gave you that ring, and one other thing,
the prettiest dress I could find
We shared joy and tears for next fifty...fifty five years
but all I recall are the good times
and the way I'd prove how mucch I love you
with the prettiest dress I could find
Oh I know my love was so strong... but when the kids came along
I was just helpless as could be when it came time
You'd just lie there and grin.. when I'd come struttin' in
with the pretiest dress I copuld find
Well hon... It's so differant this time...
there wasn't a thing in the world I could do
a..a..and you know how I just go to pieces
when something happens to you.
I just want to say Hon.... I love you...
and sweetheart, you look just fine
an' before I go, I want you to know
that was the prettiest dress I could find
So... I'll say goodbye now... 'til tomorrow
You... you wait for me when you reach the edge of time
And if there is such a thing as shoppin' in heaven
I'll buy you the prettiest dress I can find.
Oscar R. Warren