chop wood carry water (rewrite 1)

chop wood, carry water
make sure you're doing what you oughta
life is so much easier when you have chores to do
eat with spoon, cut with knife
little things make up a life
you got to keep on going till it's through

chop wood, carry water
never spend your last hard-earned dollar
life is so much easier when you understand
that actions, not words are what counts
whether in large or small amounts
you got to keep on going while you can

          carry water, chop wood
          do everything you know you should
          be yoursel each step along the way
          chop wood, carry water
          I know you're thinking it's a bother
          but you know and I know
          you will be okay

chop wood, carry water
I got a date with the farmer's daughter
life is so much easier with someone by your side
live with love love with passion
better than you can imagine
take that tissue in your hand
and dry the tears you've cried

          carry water, chop wood
          let yourself be understood
          be yourself each step along the way
          chop wood, carry water
          sing the blues like Frank Sinatra
          you know and I know
          it will be okay