B.J. Thomas - Happy Man lyrics

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