I've been sitting here thinking back over my life
  All of the good thing the trouble and strife
  Well my share of heartaches yes so many I've had
  But I still think the good things out weigh the bad
  
  Well I've rocked my babies at night when they'd cry
  I've seen the teardrops turn into smiles
  And that's when I realize all the bad luck I've had
  And I know all the good things out weigh the bad
  
  Well I've never had riches or money to spare
  Just a share croppers wages is my only fare
  Yes making my living just working the land
  But I still think the good things out weigh the bad
  
  Yes I worked the cotton in the heat of the day
  And then paid the landlord nearly all that I'd made
  Well I've seen high taxes take all that I had
  But I still think the good things out weigh the bad