| A woman is the sweetest thing |
| on that we all agree |
| but when she gets the wedding band |
| a mans no longer free |
| That’s why I’m safe, sane and single |
| I’m on my merry way |
| Yes I’m safe, sane and single |
| that’s how I’m gonna stay |
| A wife and husband came upon |
| the parting of their ways |
| the judge gave her the bank account |
| and gave him 90 days |
| That’s why I’m safe, sane and single |
| I’m on my merry way |
| Yes I’m safe, sane and single |
| that’s how I’m gonna stay |
| A friend of mine got married |
| to a gal named Nellie Gray |
| she pawned his watch then sold his car |
| and gave his clothes away |
| That’s why I’m safe, sane and single |
| I’m on my merry way |
| Yes I’m safe, sane and single |
| that’s how I’m gonna stay |
| I met a gal in Birmingham |
| and thereby hangs a tale |
| she had a husband doing time |
| another out on bail |
| That’s why I’m safe, sane and single |
| I’m on my merry way |
| Yes I’m safe, sane and single |
| that’s how I’m gonna stay |
| I courted a gal for 15 years |
| her Pa said we should wed |
| if my horse could only cook |
| I’d marry him instead |
| That’s why I’m safe, sane and single |
| I’m on my merry way |
| Yes I’m safe, sane and single |
| that’s how I’m gonna stay |