When I was a young lad and never been kissed,
I got to thinking it over how much I had missed.
I found me a girl, I kissed her and then,
oh, Lord,
well, I kissed her again.
Oh,
kisses sweeter than wine.
I asked her to marry and be my sweet wife,
and we would live so happy for the rest of
our lives.
I begged and I pleaded like a natural man, then,
oh, Lord, well, she gave me her hand.
Oh,
kisses sweeter than wine.
Our
children numbered just about four,
and they all had sweethearts a-knocking on the
door.
They all got married and they didn't hesitate.
I was,
oh, Lord, the grandfather
of eight.
Oh,
kisses sweeter than wine.
Now I'm old and ready to go.
I get to thinking
what happened a long time ago.
I've had lots of good times, trouble and pain.
Oh, Lord, well, I'd do it again.
Oh,
kisses sweeter than wine.
Oh,
kisses sweeter than wine.
Oh,
kisses sweeter than wine.
Oh,
kisses sweeter than wine.