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IT'S BETTER TO BE SINGLE THAN A POOR MAN'S WIFE It's when I was single, sure I used to sport and play But now I am married, sure the kids is in me way. cho: 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 marrried, sure I used to sport and play But now I am married, sure the kids is in me way. cho: Before I got married, sure I used to wear a shawl But now I am married, sure it's hanging in the pawn. cho: When I got married, sure I had a hat and veil And now that I am married, sure I've rages to me tail. cho: Before I got married, sure I had a standing bed And now that I'm married, sure I've straw to me head. cho: When I was single I used a powder puff, And now that I'm married, I cannae afford the stuff. cho: Recorded by Margaret Barry, Folkways @marriage @poverty filename[ BTTRSNGL TUNE FILE: BTTRSNGL CLICK TO PLAY RG 8note Sheet

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