[Verse 1] I'm the king of this castle, least that's what they say Got my boots on the porch and I run things my way But the second she walks in with that look in her eye I'm sayin' "yes ma'am," "no ma'am," "you're right" don't ask why [Pre-Chorus 1] Now I talk a big game, yeah I strut and I preach But there's one simple truth that I can finally teach [Chorus] Happy wife, happy life, that's the golden rule Yes dear, yes darling, I ain't nobody's fool I strut around like I'm runnin' the show But baby, we both know we both know [Verse 2] She says "bless his heart" when I talk that big talk Calls it precious how I strut when I walk I know she's just lettin' me believe I'm the boss 'Cause a smart woman knows when to let a man breathe [Pre-Chorus 2] Truth is she could set me straight in a heartbeat But she says watching me strut is just too sweet [Chorus] Happy wife, happy life, that's the golden rule Yes dear, yes darling, I ain't nobody's fool I strut around like I'm runnin' the show But baby, we both know we both know [Verse 3] If I get smart, she says "you're gonna need Jesus" One look from her and I'm back in line, believe it I make the big calls, least I like to pretend She just lets me talk till the talkin's at an end Many years running and I've finally learned Happy wife means happy life, that lesson gets earned [Verse 4] I'll tell all my buddies I'm the man of the house But she just winks from the kitchen, quiet as a mouse 'Cause behind every silverback struttin' so proud Is a woman who's smilin', not sayin' too loud [Chorus - a cappella into full band] Happy wife, happy life, that's the golden rule Yes dear, yes darling, I ain't nobody's fool [band kicks in] I strut around like I'm runnin' the show But baby, we both know we both know [Bridge, soft/quiet vocals] Now everybody thinks I wear the pants around here I let 'em believe it, yeah, year after year I run the show, least that's the story I tell But we both know who's really runnin' the show [Final Chorus] Happy wife, happy life, ain't no big surprise Yes dear, yes darling, love in disguise She gets the nah, I mean I get the crown But she holds the key, and that's how we stay bound
