Original words and lyrics by Robert Lee McDill Recorded by Don Williams and Waylon Jennings (no known relation) Lyrics revised by Kahle K Jennings 9-2021 I’ve kept it all in me, God knows I’ve tried But its an awful awakening in a county boy’s life I look in the mirror in total surprise At the loss of my hair and the age in my eyes Amanda, light of my life Fate should have made you my beautiful wife Amanda, light of my life Now you are part of another man’s life It’s a measure of people who don’t understand The pleasure of knowing a quiet loving man When I first met you, my heart skipped a beat Now I sit back and watch as you slowly retreat Amanda, light of my life Fate should have made you my beautiful wife Amanda, light of my life Now you are part of another man’s life I can’t help but love you and want to be by your side but I know it can’t happen and that hurts me inside Still I give you my blessing for the rest of your life And hope you are happy as another man’s wife. Amanda, light of my life Fate should have made you my beautiful wife Amanda, light of my life Now you are part of another man’s life
