I've held it all in, God knows I've tried It's an awful awakening in a country boy's life Look in the mirror in total surprise At the hair on my shoulders and the age in my eyes Amanda, light of my life Faith should have made you a gentleman's wife Amanda, light of my life Faith should have made you a gentleman's wife It's a measure of people who don't understand The pleasures of life in a hillbilly band Got my first guitar when I was fourteen Now I'm pushin' forty and I'm still wearin' jeans Amanda, light of my life Faith should have made you a gentleman's wife Amanda, light of my life Faith should have made you a gentleman's wife