Play the sullen part   They won’t be there when you come to town in your lovely brand new gown   Stay awhile   Play the joyful part   They will be here when you do arrive you’ll be with the other wives   But lately, with sincerity, there’ll be the part you missed   But it will come your way   The way you see it when you close your eyes and smile   Mend your newfound tear, stitch the whole thing   There will be the time when you hear the final chime   Fold it up real neat for the closet   Put on your old clothes, you’re the only one who knows   But lately, with sincerity, you’ll have your way at last   But it may only last another year and it will play another part