Before I got married, sure I used to sport and play
But now I am married, sure the kids is in me way

It's a weary, weary life
It's a weary, weary life
And it's better to be single
Than a poor man's wife

Before I got  married, sure I used to wear a shawl
But now I am married, sure it's hanging in the pawn

It's a weary, weary life
It's a weary, weary life
And it's better to be single
Than a poor man's wife

When I got married, sure I had a hat and veil
And now that I am married, sure I've rages to me tail

It's a weary, weary life
It's a weary, weary life
And it's better to be single
Than a poor man's wife

Before I got married, sure I had a standing bed
And now that I'm married, sure I've straw to me head

It's a weary, weary life
It's a weary, weary life
And it's better to be single
Than a poor man's wife