All Jokes Aside Lyrics

Intro: D with some improv

G
You think this band, on my left hand
D
don't really mean anything to me
You think you're here just to be convenient,
G
and you're just around to please me.

You think you're plain, and that is so strange
C
'cause everyone else can sure see, that you

are truly beautiful, and you mean everything
G
to me.

(Chorus 1)
C G
and all jokes aside - I want you by my side
D G
for the rest of my life - always be my Bride
C
No, I ain't kiddin' around - 'til they put
G
me in the ground
D G/C/G
I'll love you for all time - all jokes aside
(walk up)
A
Now I know that I'm not the perfect husband,
Em
but I've done the best that I can.

Honey if that is not good enough, don't worry
A
'cause I'll understand.

and for everytime that I've ever hurt you,
D
I'll probably answer to the Man.
Em
and my heart's full of pride, 'cause I'm
serious tonight; I just wanna keep this ring
A
on my hand.

(Chorus 2)
D A
and all jokes aside - I want you by my side.
Em A
for the rest of my life - always be my Bride.
D
No, I ain't kiddin' around - 'til they put
A Em
me in the ground; I'll love you for all time,
A/D/A
and I'm serious tonight - all jokes aside.