Think of when we first met, that summer by the lake
I'd just lost the keys to my Chevrolet
I was cursing and muddy, and shivering cold
You spotted them dangling from my fishing pole
I guess right then I felt pretty bad

But it makes a good story
It turned out just fine
We tell it to our friends
Gets better every time
It's a tale of two lovers
And a hero saves the day
It's real and heartwarming
It makes a good story

Then when I met your folks, I was kind of a clown
I didn't understand life on your side of town
Your Dad gave me a shirt, said I should take you to a show
Instead, I ran it over as we left the swimming hole
Yeah he's never let me live that one down

But it makes a good story
It turned out just fine
He tells all his friends
Gets better every time
You told him that you loved me
Said please give him a chance
Yeah you were there for me
It makes a good story

Now the preacher's out there waiting, the choir's about to sing
And you're telling me that somehow you've lost the wedding rings
I can see your hands are shaking; you're scared ‘bout half to death
Now hold on girl, take a deep breath

It'll make a good story
It'll turn out just fine
We'll borrow some old rings
From sweet Aunt Caroline
I'm still gonna marry you
And cherish this great day
It’s real and heartwarming
It'll make a good story
It makes a good story
It makes a good story