Happy Man

When I die there won't be much to salvage from my earnings

I never had a lot of land or houses to my name

I've never been a corporate prince on Madison and New York

I never held a diamond in my hand

But I've seen children laughing

As only children can

And I've known my creator

And I've been a happy man

I never really loved the way I saw it in the movies

But I had myself a woman of my own

The place we lived was modest

And we kept the yard together

I never traveled far from my hometown

But I've heard music playing

That made me understand

And touched the hearts of heaven

And I've been a happy man

Life has had it's hard times

When I've felt the chill of winter

I can't forget the night when my sweet Julie slipped away

But growing old is different

Than I always thought it would be

The sweetness of my youth

Just grew with age

'Cause I've known wealth and beauty

Beneath his guiding hand

And knowing soon I'll see him

Has made me a happy man

And knowing soon I'll see him

Has made me a happy man