Oh, What a Good Thing We Had
From Bliss to Broken: Johnny Cash's Melodic Tale of Love's Transformation
Lyrics
Sunshine and showers and everything comin' up daisies
Sunny and rainy days, and everything in life seemed positive
Oh, what a good thing we had gone bad, oh, what a good thing we had
Reflecting on the transformation of a once good thing that has turned bad
Drive-in's and picnics end every day was Saturday
Enjoying simple pleasures like drive-ins and picnics, where every day felt like Saturday
Oh, what a good thing we had gone bad, oh, what a good thing we had
Continuation of the reflection on the deterioration of a once good thing
The whole wide world was jealous, we wouldn't hear a thing they'd tell us
Feeling isolated from the world, not caring about others' opinions
Never did need any money, everything was milk and honey
Experiencing a time when money was not a concern, and life was abundant with joy
Oh, long walks by the river, talkin' 'bout livin' together
Cherishing romantic moments with long walks by the river and discussing future plans
Oh, what a good thing we had gone bad, oh, what a good thing we had
Reflecting on the contrast of the past good times now turned bad
Long weeks of waitin' and livin' for the day we marry
Enduring long periods of anticipation and looking forward to the day of marriage
Oh, what a good thing we had gone bad, oh, what a good thing we had
Continuation of the reflection on the transformation of a good thing into something negative
Happiness and laughter, we found everything we were after
Finding happiness and laughter, achieving what was desired
Oh, what a good thing we had gone bad, oh, what a good thing we had
Expressing the regret over the deterioration of the once good thing
The whole wide world was jealous, we wouldn't hear a thing they'd tell us
Feeling impervious to the opinions of the world, which was envious
Never did need any money, everything was milk and honey
Recalling a time when financial concerns were absent, and life was sweet
Oh, long walks by the river, talkin' 'bout livin' together
Reveling in memories of romantic walks and conversations about shared future
Oh, what a good thing we had gone bad, oh, what a good thing we had
Continuation of reflecting on the past, acknowledging the loss of a once good thing
Oh, what a good thing we had gone bad, oh, what a good thing we had
Final acknowledgment of the transformation of the good thing into something regrettable
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