The rev of the engine was all I heard And these were her final words As she jumped into my car and pulled away She said my lawyer will be in touch with you And as for marriage well we are through And I will be back for the house and half of your cash I prayed please dear Jesus What did I do to deserve this life? Yes I do Mr. Preacher I take her to be my future ex wife Married me because I was funny She used to love all my buddies Now she hates each and every one She used to hate to be alone Now she can’t stand it when I come home I looked and said honey what have I done I prayed please dear Jesus What did I do to deserve this life? Yes I do Mr. Preacher I take her to be my future ex wife Love to me has always been a mystery I’ve never understood the philosophy of the game First comes love then come marriage A house a mortgage and a load I can't carry And they leave you draggin that ball and chain I prayed please dear Jesus What did I do to deserve this life? Yes I do Mr. Preacher I take her to be my future ex wife I prayed please dear Jesus What did I do to deserve this life? Yes I do Mr. Preacher I take her to be my future ex wife