When the Honeymoon Is Over

When the Honeymoon Is Over By Elton Camp When first married, couples sing a happy song Each thinks that the mate can just do no wrong But a few months after the marriage did begin Is when cold, hard reality will begin to set in All that lovey-dovey stuff will go just so far There's rent, housework and payment on a car And each of the two like to have their own way No matter what it is that the spouse has to say "My mother was right, I should've married Joe." "Mom said you were a mistake & I see it's so." The fight escalates and they both begin to curse "I married you for better, but find it's all worse." If they want to avoid a life of endless heartache, They must learn what it means to give and take