I've held it all inward, God knows, I've tried
But it's an awful awakening in a country boy's life,
To look in the mirror in total surprise
At the hair on my shoulders and the age in your eyes
Amanda, light of my life
Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife
Amanda, light of my life
Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife

It's a measure of people who don't understand,
The pleasures of life in a hillbilly band
I got my first guitar when I was fourteen,
Well I finally made forty, still wearing jeans

Amanda, light of my life
Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife
Amanda, light of my life
Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife