Scaffolder's Wife

in the stiletto boots and the hair with the roots She comes in as a rule to get the nails done and the tan for the sun when the kids are in school Donâ (TM)t begrudge her the Merc itâ (TM)s been nothing but work and a hard life Losing her looks over company books - the scaffolderâ (TM)s wife In the wicked old days when they went it alone kept the company going on a wing and a prayer They donâ (TM)t pay what they owe when they have the cash flow - they donâ (TM)t care Donâ (TM)t begrudge her the Merc itâ (TM)s been nothing but work and a hard life Losing her looks over company books - the scaffolderâ (TM)s wife