Sonny James - On The Fingers Of One Hand lyrics

On the fingers of one hand on the fingers of one hand Life can all be counted on the fingers of one hand Count your little finger on the day you born See the fingernail it's protection from the thorn Protection from the thorn of life you choosed you as you grow The nail is a guardian until you're a child no more On the fingers of one hand... Count your second finger as you come of age Right and wrong is clearer when you reach this page And when you meet a girl you love accordin' to life's plan The day you age you count the middle finger of your hand On the fingers of one hand... When the Lord has blessed you with a tiny air Count the final finger say a thankful prayer Last of all you're countin' on the day your life is done From birth to d**h is not in vain you live on through your son On the fingers of one...