The Good Life
Donny & Marie Osmond Lyrics

There were twenty-three sharing one cot
Despite living in a small two-bedroom apartment, there were twenty-three people sharing one cot. The living arrangements may have been tight, but it was just enough for two young adults starting out.

Living in a two-bedroom apartment
Donny and Marie Osmond lived in a small two-bedroom apartment with many others. However, the space was enough for them to accommodate their needs.

Wasn't much but just enough
Although the living arrangements may have seemed meager, it was enough to allow Donny and Marie Osmond to get by without any major inconveniences.

For two crazy kids just getting started
Donny and Marie Osmond were just starting out in their journey through life and their living situation reflected that, but they were optimistic about the future.

He worked at Wal-Mart she drove a golf cart
Donny worked at Wal-Mart and Marie drove a golf cart, selling drinks to golfers who visited on the weekends.

Selling drinks to weekend golfers
Marie's job involved serving drinks to golfers who visited on the weekends in a golf course, which helped them get by with some extra income.

Somewhere between a pocketful of dreams
Between their aspirations and hopes for the future, Donny and Marie were caught between the desire for a better life and the reality of their current circumstances.

And a few dollars in a tin can coffer
Despite having limited financial resources, Donny and Marie were doing what they could to save up some money by depositing their few dollars in a small tin can.

Sometimes the rich ain't wealthy and the poor ain't broke
Having money doesn't always mean that someone is truly wealthy, and conversely, being without money doesn't necessarily mean being broke in spirit or happiness.

You got to find your own river of gold
To live a fulfilled life, one must find what gives them true happiness and pursue that, rather than chasing wealth or material possessions.

It ain't all about the money sometimes, no
Money doesn't always guarantee happiness, and sometimes other things like love and family are more important for a truly satisfying life.

It don't take a lot when you, if you count up what you got
By taking the time to appreciate what they already have in their lives, people can realize that they don't need much to be happy and fulfilled.

If you got love, you're living the good life
The ability to give and receive love is one of life's greatest blessings and can lead to a truly fulfilling and happy existence.

Well just up the road up on the hill
Near where Donny and Marie lived, there was a mansion where a woman lived all alone.

Sits a woman all alone in a mansion
Although the woman had a luxurious home, she lived alone and was likely not as happy as she could have been.

Husband always working
The woman's husband was likely always working, leaving her alone at home most of the time.

Paying that mortgage
The woman was likely working hard to pay off the mortgage on her large home, which may have been causing her stress and anxiety.

All that money, is holding them for ransom
The woman and her husband were likely tied down to their large mortgage and other expenses associated with their wealth, which was holding them back from being truly happy.

If you got a dollar in your pocket
Even having very little, like a single dollar in a pocket, can be enough to bring happiness if one has everything else they need in life.

And a smile on your face
By having a positive attitude and being optimistic about the future, people can find happiness even in difficult circumstances.

And every little thing is going to be OK
Having faith that things will work out alright, even if in a small way, can go a long way towards feeling happy and fulfilled in life.

It's a good life
Even though life can be difficult and trying at times, it can still be considered a good life if one has love, positivity, and the ability to appreciate what they already have.

Living the good life
By focusing on the good things in their lives and appreciating what they have, people can truly be living a good, happy existence.