Lightning hit that oak tree we?ve been lookin? at for years   And this summer oh I know we?ll miss the shade   We just made it through the coldest winter we ever knew   And our ole hound Dixie passed away   Yeah I guess I?ve got things to be down about   But in spite of it all honey ain't no doubt      I?m livin? the life of a lucky man   Counting my blessings holding your hand   I thank the Lord above for sending me your love   And for giving me the life of a lucky man      So many things we talk about never do come true   But Heaven knows I wish they could for you   Believe me I know you should be tempted to go   Aw, that would be the easy thing to do   So many just give up and walk away   But in spite of it all you?re strong enough to stay      I?m livin? the life of a lucky man   Counting my blessings holding your hand   I thank the Lord above for sending me your love   And for giving me the life of a lucky man      Well, I guess I?ve got things to be down about   But in spite of it all honey ain't no doubt      I?m livin? the life of a lucky man   Counting my blessings holding your hand   Well I thank the Lord above for sending me your love   And for giving me the life of a lucky man      Yeah, I thank the Lord above for sending me your love   And for giving me the life of a lucky man