HENRY
Music by Patty Reese; Lyrics Patty Reese, John Tracey

Henry lost his girl of forty-seven years
All of his memories they melted with his tears
He prayed to God “please tell me why things had to go this way?
I’ve done everything you’ve asked of me,
Please bring her back today.”

And God said “oh Henry, watch what you say
Oh Henry, you know that I don’t play
And you oughta know....

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That she got a brand new halo
And she got two shiny wings of gold
And she can dance and sing and hold your hand
Oh Henry

Henry wasn’t satisfied he didn’t like the deal
“Come on God this isn’t fair-I’ll tell you how I feel
I’ll offer most anything; I’ll beg barrow and steal
My heart is broke my minds a mess since you laid that girl to rest

And God said “ oh Henry, watch what you say,
Oh Henry, I tell you she’s OK
And you aughta know..

Chorus

God thought it over and things started to unfold
He saw a life of sacrifice and good deeds gone untold
“You’ve lived a good life Henry; you’ve earned these wings of gold
So dry your tears and say good-bye and then hello to your girl

And God said “ oh Henry; it’s nice to meet you,
Oh Henry, she wants to see you
And now you can know....
That you got a brand new halo
And you got two shiny wings of gold
And you can dance and sing
And hold her hand
Oh Henry