Happy Man — текст песни (BJ Thomas)

When I die there won`t be much to salvage from my earnings
I never had a lot of land or houses to my name
I`ve never been a corporate prince on Madison and New York
I never held a diamond in my hand

But I`ve seen children laughing
As only children can
And I`ve known my creator
And I`ve been a happy man

I never really loved the way I saw it in the movies
But I had myself a woman of my own
The place we lived was modest
And we kept the yard together
I never traveled far from my hometown

But I`ve heard music playing
That made me understand
And touched the hearts of heaven
And I`ve been a happy man

Life has had it`s hard times
When I`ve felt the chill of winter
I can`t forget the night when my sweet Julie slipped away
But growing old is different
Than I always thought it would be
The sweetness of my youth
Just grew with age

`Cause I`ve known wealth and beauty
Beneath his guiding hand
And knowing soon I`ll see him
Has made me a happy man
And knowing soon I`ll see him
Has made me a happy man.

Written by: Pat Terry