On the fingers of one hand on the fingers of one hand

Life can all be counted on the fingers of one hand



Count your little finger on the day you born

See the fingernail it's protection from the thorn

Protection from the thorn of life you choosed you as you grow

The nail is a guardian until you're a child no more

On the fingers of one hand...



Count your second finger as you come of age

Right and wrong is clearer when you reach this page

And when you meet a girl you love accordin' to life's plan

The day you age you count the middle finger of your hand

On the fingers of one hand...



When the Lord has blessed you with a tiny air

Count the final finger say a thankful prayer

Last of all you're countin' on the day your life is done

From birth to death is not in vain you live on through your son

On the fingers of one...