To the tune of “Okie from Muskogee” written by Merle Haggard and Roy Edward Burris
Words by Doug Bayliss
February 19, 2026
1. I’m happy to be married to Michelle
The prettiest little girl I ever saw
When I walked through the door and first met her,
Right before my eyes -I Saw Stars
2. Well, I’m happy to be married to Michelle
You know we’ve been married for a while
We’ve had our ups, we’ve had some downs. I even shed a tear
But side by side, we’ve made it through the years
3. Well, I’m happy to be married to Michelle
The prettiest little girl I ever saw
She took me by the hand, down the aisle we ran,
Never looking back, that’s for sure
[key change]
4. Well, I’m happy to be married to Michelle
The sweetest little thing I’ve ever known
We’ve had our ups, we’ve had some downs, I’ve even shed a tear
But side by side, we’ve made it through the years
5. Well, I’m happy to be married to Michelle
You know we’ve been married for a while
You might think our marriage is a little mild
But I’ll admit, she can be… a little wild
Yes I’ll admit, she can be… a little wild
Oh I’ll admit she can be… a little wild
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