The Wedding Cake Lyrics - Jeannie C. Riley

Don't be troubled 'bout me cause I'm tired 

From workin' 'round the house 

When day is done 

Don't think you failed me cause you can't afford 

That dishwasher to make my life more fun 

You know, the measure of a man is 

Much more than just the money he can make 

And every woman knows a lot of joy and tears 

Come with the wedding cake 

The wedding cake is not all icing 

And love and tender whispers in the dark 

One slice is concern for all your dreams 

Prayed, they won't come true and break your heart 

Another slice is feedin' kids and wipin' noses 

Cryin' when the doorbell rings and there are roses 

Every woman knows a lot of give and take 

Comes with the wedding cake 

It's facin' shadows of the future 

Prayin' they will fall away as we walk toward them 

Searchin' for the sun 

And it's long and anxious hours with the wolf at the door 

Hugs and kisses when, at last, we see the dawn 

So when the hands of time trace tellin' lines upon our face 

And lace our hair with strands of gray 

We laugh and say for all who will partake 

It all comes with the wedding cake 

Yes, for all who will partake 

It all comes with the wedding cake 

Yes, for all who will partake 

It all comes with the wedding cake