This ole spouse once cooked my dinner
This ole spouse once warmed my bed
This ole spouse was quite a looker
In our young years, when we wed..
This ole spouse once made my socks roll
Up and down along my calf
Now, she's terminal and dyin'
Have to help her take a bath

CHORUS:
Ain't a-gonna have this spouse much longer
Ain't a-gonna hold this spouse much more
She is on the porch of glory
Soon she'll knock at Heaven's door
She's a fighter, but it's count eight
On the canvas, now she kneels
I just hope they'll let her in there
On a mobile scooter that has four wheels

This ole spouse is a-gettin' shaky
This ole spouse is a-gettin' old
This old spouse and I shared tears
Miles of treasured mem'ries gold
When she tells me that she's chilly
I bring blankets, don't complain
Hold her hand and read the bible
All I can, to ease her pain

Ain't a-gonna have this spouse much longer
Ain't a-gonna hold this spouse much more
Standin' on the porch of glory,
Soon she'll knock at Heaven's door
She's a fighter, but it's count eight
On the canvas, now she kneels
I just hope they'll let her in there
On a mobile scooter that has four wheels

This ole spouse once done the laundry
Cleaned the house and she raised four kids
While I worked down at the factory
Loadin' trucks and movin' skids
This ole spouse kept us together
Yelled at me when I was weak
Long to hear her shout once more
But, she don't have the power to move or speak

Ain't a-gonna have this spouse much longer,
Ain't a-gonna hold this spouse much more
She is on the porch of glory
Soon she'll knock at Heaven's door
She's a fighter, but it's count eight
On the canvas, now she kneels
I just hope they'll let her in there
On a mobile scooter that has four wheels

This ole spouse was always faithful
I wish I could say the same
Once I cheated, hurt her badly
Her forgiveness smothered shame
When she's gone this house will wither
Winds will moan against the walls
But, I'll be here to love her spirit
Till that old grim reaper calls

Ain't a-gonna have this spouse much longer
Ain't a-gonna hold this spouse much more
She is on the porch of glory
Sonn she'll knock at Heaven's door
She's a fighter, but it's count eight
On the canvas, now she kneels
I just hope they'll let her in there
On a mobile scooter that has four wheels

I just hope they'll let her in there
On a mobile scooter that has four wheels..