Guess the 1960s song lyrics #246

*First line is the band name.1969. This song was written by country singer Mel Tillis and a rock band had a hit with it. That rock band's lead singer would later have one of the most successful country music careers of all time. The song tells the story of a paralyzed vet who watches his wife get ready to go out on the town. Although he dreams of being able to stop her, he's not able to. This song hinted at the lead singer's country-ness more so than the band's other hits which were much more rock oriented.