Play the sullen part
They won t be there when you come to town in your lovely brand new gown
Stay awhile
Play the joyful part
They will be here when you do arrive you ll be with the other wives
But lately, with sincerity, there ll be the part you missed
But it will come your way
The way you see it when you close your eyes and smile
Mend your newfound tear, stitch the whole thing
There will be the time when you hear the final chime
Fold it up real neat for the closet
Put on your old clothes, you re the only one who knows
But lately, with sincerity, you ll have your way at last
But it may only last another year and it will play another part