This song was written at the request of the staff at Harvest House Publishers (publisher of our books) located in Eugene, Oregon. Their intent was to honor one of the most delightful individuals on the planet who has been a long time member of the Harvest House team.
Her name is Mary and according to Bob Hawkins, president of the company, she is known for being a master at delivering some very interesting and humorous twists of words and familiar quips.
Bob sent some of his favorite “Maryisms” and using his list, the lyric was created. I had a great time putting this lyrical puzzle together and wanted to let our friends hear it. The recording was sent to Harvest House and was played at a party held in Mary’s honor. Enjoy the colorful “Maryisms” shown in the lyric below.
SWEET MARY-THE QUEEN OF SMILES
I WAS HAVING A REAL BAD DAY ONE DAY
BUT LET ME TELL YOU HOW IT CHANGED
I WENT TO SEE THE QUEEN OF SMILES
SWEET MARY IS HER NAME
AND BY THE TIME WE SAID GOODBYE
SHE HAD ME TALKING ON A CLOUD
BECAUSE OF WHAT SWEET MARY SAID TO ME
LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER NOW
SHE SAID I WON’T DENY THE TRUTH OF IT
I’LL JUMP RIGHT TO THE CHASE
THERE WILL BE TIMES WHEN YOU’LL GET CAUGHT
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A FIREPLACE
BUT WHEN ITS RAINING ON YOUR THUNDER
AND LIFE IS CHOMPING DOWN YOUR NECK
THAT’S WHEN YOU’LL SEE THE LIGHT GO OFF
SOMEWHERE IN YOUR HEAD
CHO…
THERE’S NO WORRY FOR THE RESTLESS
SHE SAID, LET ME STIPLIFY
WHEN THE SHOE GOES ROUND THE OTHER WAY
YOU WON’T HAVE TO WONDER WHY
AND WHEN YOU HEAR THE HOOVES OF HORSES
BUT YOU JUST CAN’T SEE THE COWS
…..I’M NOT REAL SURE JUST WHAT THAT MEANS
BUT I FEEL BETTER SOMEHOW
THEN SHE LOOKED RIGHT STRAIGHT INTO MY EYES
AND SHE SAID AS WE HAD LUNCH
BEATING YOUR HEAD AGAINST A DEAD HORSE
WILL GET YOUR SHACKLES IN A BUNCH
AND AS SHE SIPPED HER EPHENDORPHENS
SHE SAID, MY CHILD I THINK YOU GOT IT
A DOLLAR IN THE HAND IS BETTER THAN
TWO BIRDS IN THE POCKET
CHO….
THERE’S NO WORRY FOR THE RESTLESS
SHE SAID…LET ME STIPLIFY
IF YOU HAVE TO HIT THE DOOR RUNNIN’
JUST PRAY IT OPENS WIDE
AND WHEN YOU HEAR THE HOOVES OF HORSES
BUT YOU JUST CAN’T SEE THE COWS…
….WELL, I’M STILL NOT SURE JUST WHAT THAT MEANS
BUT I FEEL BETTER SOMEHOW
I JUST FEEL BETTER WHEN SWEET MARY IS AROUND
S. CHAPMAN
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