I had the key to heaven when we married and for a while I brought you happiness

But now your love for me is dead and buried

And every night you share another's kiss

And I'd rather be the one you slip around with

And be the one who's dream of love is gone

I'd rather be the one you spend your time with than be the one at home all alone

[ steel - fiddle ]

Deep down inside I know that I should leave you

How many tears was fallen before I learn

I think of many ways that I could grieve you and yet I'm always here when you return

And I'd rather be the one...