Just by Your Example

You'll never know what happiness you've brought me
How many sweet and lovely things you've taught me
I've learned it all this happiness you've brought me
Just by your example dear

I love you so your tender sweet affection
So sunny smiles you turn in my direction
How could I help the year to perfection
Just by your example dear

Though there are others that I might happen by
My only inspiration is you
With you to love me to keep me aiming high
There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do

Let fate be cruel let fortune be denied me
What do I care as long as you're beside me
I'll carry on if you'll be there to guide me
Just by your example dear

We all have to look up to someone
Our mothers so tender and true
And I know there's not been a mother
As proud as I am of you

Just by your example dear
Just by your example dear

Though there are others that I might happen by
My only inspiration is you
With you to love me to keep me aiming high
There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do

Let fate be cruel let fortune be denied me
What do I care as long as you're beside me
I'll carry on if you'll be there to guide me
Just by your example dear