When I was a young man and never been kissed
I got to thinking it over what I had missed
I got me a girl, I kissed her and then
Oh Lord, I kissed her again

Oh, kisses sweeter than wine
Oh, kisses sweeter than wine

I asked her to marry and be my sweet wife
And we would be so happy the rest of our lives
I begged and I pleaded like a natural man
And then, oh Lord, she gave me her hand

Oh, kisses sweeter than wine
Oh, kisses sweeter than wine

I worked mighty hard and so did my wife
Working hand in hand to make a good life
With corn in the field and wheat in the bins
I was, oh Lord, the father of twins

Oh, kisses sweeter than wine
Oh, kisses sweeter than wine

Our children they numbered just about four
They all had sweethearts knocking at the door
They all got married and they didn't hesitate
I was, oh Lord, the grandmother of eight

Oh, kisses sweeter than wine
Oh, kisses sweeter than wine

Now that we're old and ready to go
We get to thinking what happened a long time ago
We had a lot of kids, trouble and pain
But, oh Lord, we'd do it again

Oh, kisses sweeter than wine
Oh, kisses sweeter than wine