Story Behind The Song
Two songwriters having a good time - of course we are drinking beer instead of doing any of the things in the song (well - trash we do) but the song is a tongue in check dig at husbandville.
Song Description
Cutesy at the end, he pretends he does not reveal how "the husband does". This song is well tested in clubs - is a perfect wedding reception song for the groom and has been used many times like that, Also it is a sing along for those so inclined - a husband national anthem. HA.
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Country - Rockabilly |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Cheerful |
Subject |
Marriage, Boyfriend, Husband |
| Similar Artists |
Jimmy Buffett, John Prine |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Chorus:
Thoughtful helpful husband, The thoughtful helpful husband, hard hard working little bear, never causing trouble, always working double, always doing more than his share.
If the wife has got three wishes the husband does the dishes, the laundry's also left in his care. When things are all a rubble, he'll work and perk and scrubble, 'til things are in a state of repair.
If the vacuum cleaner's broken not a word is spoken - the husband heads right for the broom. With a dustpan in his hand he will do the best he can setting things straight in the room.
All the garbage cans know the touch of his two hand, they really are a part of his life. They seem about to shout as he comes to take them out, "Where have you been hiding the wife?"
He lends his hand so freely, never boasting or revealing just how much work the husband really does
But he's secretly amazed beneath his soft and loving gaze, at how thoughtful and how helpful that he was.