Takes a little elbow grease and some spit shine Gonna take a little more than that to fix this heart of mine But you're a handyman, you got the tools Won't you make it so my heart don't ache and I ain't nobody's fool You measure twice before you make the cut Sharpen up the knife so it won't hurt too much You're a handyman, you learn your trade Won't you make it so my heart don't ache, make it strong and unafraid And I hope you change your mind, oh try And I hope you change my mind, won't you try And I hope you change your mind, oh try And I hope you change my mind, won't you try? A rock came tumbling down the mountainside And we got in the river and we went down seven times We held on tight as the current dragged us down Just me and you and the river and no one else around What about the time outside the VFW hall? You swore your love for me was different from them all And we danced real close and I held on tight Pretty people on the dance floor swaying And the band played into the night And I hope you change your mind, oh try And I hope you change my mind, won't you try And I hope you change your mind, oh try And I hope you change my mind, won't you try?