I want a good woman A good woman She don't have to have a pretty face Just two lovin' arms to keep me safe A woman with a heart pure as gold A little woman with a whole lot of soul Now, I want a good woman A downright, uptight, good woman Or no woman at all And I need a faithful woman Lord, I'm tellin' you now, I want a patient woman I ain't lookin' for no used property 'Cause second-best won't satisfy me A good little woman to stand by my side A good woman with courage and pride I want a good woman A downright, uptight, good woman Or no woman at all Now, you fellas know what I'm talkin' about (Yeah, I know what you're talkin' about) (You're talkin' about someone to come home to) Yeah, and you talkin' about after a hard day on the job A little woman standin' in the doorway And with her arms open wide (Talkin' about a little woman standin' in the doorway) (With a big, wide smile) Talkin' about a good woman A mighty, mighty good woman I don't care if she's short or tall (I tell ya, I don't care) Anyway my requirements are so small Just as long as she's a good woman (Mm-mm) Got to, got to be a good woman I don't care if she's short or tall Lord, just as long as I know she love me (Got to be a, got to be a, got to be a) Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh