Golden Ring

Golden ring around your finger
yet you keep me satisfied;
when my mind begins to wander
you come quickly to my side.

Golden ring around your finger
still you keep a happy bride;
when your feet begin to wander
she is still a source of pride.

Golden ring, cold golden ring
how it sparkles in her eyes;
as you ask for her forgiveness
in the early morning light.

Golden rings can often tarnish
fill a heart too full of strife;
when a lover’s door lies open
in the night away you ride.

Golden rings sink under water
feed the fire you feel inside;
when daylight fades to darkness
you will soon be by my side.

Golden rings will fail to sparkle
under neon signs at night;
while your head lies on my pillow
out of mind and out of sight.

Golden rings, cold golden rings
lie in bureau drawers tonight;
when too late you say I’m sorry
yet tonight you saw the light.

Golden rings around men’s fingers
never sparkled in my eyes;
when your midnight coin is spent
you will soon be by her side.