In a pawn shop in Chicago
On a sunny summer day
A couple gazes at the wedding
Rings there on display
She smiles and nods her head
As he says, "Honey, that's for you
It's not much, but it's the best that I can do"
Golden rings with one tiny little stone
Waiting there for someone to take you home
By itself, it's just a cold metallic thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
In a little wedding chapel
Later on that afternoon
An old upright piano plays
That old familiar tune
Well tears roll down her cheeks
Happy thoughts run through her head
As he whispers low, "With this ring, I thee wed"
Golden rings with one tiny little stone
Shining red now at last its found a home
By itself, it's just a cold metallic thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
In a small two-room apartment
As they fought their final round
He says, "You won't admit it,
But I know you're leavin' town"
Well "One thing's that's for certain
You don't love me anymore"
She throws down the ring
As she walks out the door
Golden rings with one tiny little stone
Cast aside like a love that's been gone
By itself, it's just a cold metallic thing
Only love can make a golden wedding ring
In a pawn shop in Chicago
On a sunny summer day
A couple gazes at the wedding
Rings there on display
Golden ring