happy man

when i die there won't be much, to salvage from my earnings, i never had a lot of land or houses to my name, i've never been a corporate prince, on madison and new york, i never held a diamond in my hand, but i've seen children laughing, as only children can, and i've known my creator, and i've been a happy man, i never really loved the way i saw it in the movies, but i had myself a woman of my own, the place we lived was modest, and we kept the yard together, i never traveled far from my hometown, but i've heard music playing, that made me understand, and touched the hearts of heaven, and i've been a happy man, life has had it's hard times, when i've felt the chill of winter, i can't forget the night, when my sweet julie slipped away, but growing old is different, than i always thought it would be, the sweetness of my youth, just grew with age, 'cause i've known wealth and beauty, beneath his guiding hand, and knowing soon i'll see him, has made me a happy man, and knowing soon i'll see him, has made me a happy man