Matrimony

I've no wish to hurry you, love

But have you seen the time?

It's quarter to ten

And we're supposed to be there at nine

I don't think the registrar

Will be very pleased

When we show up an hour late like

Like two frozen peas

Both now, facing for the first time

Presently and past

Something that begins with M

And ends in -alas

More than a complete disaster

Even from the start

What could it be?

It's matrimony

I know how you've dreamt about

Bein' walked down the aisle

But think of the money we'll save

And you'll see it's worthwhile

It won't please our mums and dads

But they don't even know

Besides, if they did what's the bettin'

They wouldn't even go?

You and me are all that matters

Disregard the rest

Trust your soon-to-be old man

He knows what is best

Very shortly now, there's goin' to be

An answer from you

Then one from me

That's matrimony

Oh, I'm truly grateful for the little things in life

That have made me so glad

Every other hour that I spend with you

Is not in the least bit sad

Quite the opposite, in fact

And if you don't believe me, here's the proof

Ask me if I and I'll say

"Aye, I do"

You and me are all that matters

Disregard the rest

Trust your soon-to-be old man

He knows what is best

Very shortly now, there's goin' to be

An answer from you

Then one from me

That's matrimony

Marriage

Joining together of two people

For better or for worse

Till death them do part

Olé