As I was heading out to work,

My lunch bag in my hand,

I heard a voice behind me say,

“You’re doing all you can”

Stirred in my heart the confidence

To face the weary day

And I approached my office

Keeping fearful thoughts at bay

And recalled the conversation

That took place the night before

“Because I love you so, my dear,

And will forevermore,

I’ll honor you with all my speech

As gently as I can

The words I speak from here on out

Will make you feel a man

Because I love you so, my dear

You’ll never hear from me

Any cross or unkind word

To make you unhappy”

And since that day is issued forth

A fountain of good cheer

And never was there in our house

A rude word or a jeer