Your Ole Handy Man
Jan Howard · This Is Jan Howard Country [Decca] [1967]
I have to mow the lawn and I have to wash the car
Honey I just like to know who you think you are
I'm gettin' tired of waggin' that old heavy garbage can
Your woman's gettin' tired of bein' your ole handy man.
I have to run your water and I have to wash your back
And I have to strop your razor after you have had your bath
You're helpless as a baby but I love you understand
I'm just gettin' tired of bein' your ole handy man.
Your woman's gettin' tired of bein' your ole handy man
I know you got ten fingers right where's your helping hand
Oh, I've just made a decision I've stood all I'm gonna stand
Your woman's gettin' tired of bein' your ole handy man.
I do everything for you you never help yourself
And I think I die from shock if you raise a hand to help
Well I might gonna keep it up just what you've got planned
Your woman's gettin' tired of bein' your ole handy man.
Your woman's gettin' tired of bein' your ole handy man
I know you got ten fingers right where's your helping hand
Oh, I've just made a decision I've stood all I'm gonna stand
Your woman's gettin' tired of bein' your ole handy man.
I love you but come on baby you're a big boy now
All those muscles are goin' to waste...
Your Ole Handy Man
Jan Howard's "Your Ole Handy Man" stands as a testament to her enduring presence in the country music landscape during the mid-to-late 1960s. Recorded for Decca and featured on the 1967 compilation This Is Jan Howard Country, the track showcases Howard's signature blend of traditional storytelling and emotive vocal delivery. Throughout her career, she navigated shifting industry tides, moving between major labels while maintaining a distinct identity rooted in classic country sensibilities. This recording captures her ability to convey intimate narratives, a skill that defined much of her work during this prolific era. The song remains a notable song in her extensive discography, reflecting the polished production values and thematic depth characteristic of her output during the late sixties.