Up-rooted and restless, I paid the costnI've been a mess, misguided and lostnBut I've been so blessed since our paths have crossednThat's why I'm crying tears of joynnIn my own little world since I was sixteennLittle miss playgirl making the scenenThen you took this girl and you made her your queennThat's why I'm crying tears of joynnI used to play games with my boyfriendsnFashion and fame, hip little trendsnNow I have a real man, don't have to pretendnAnd that's why I'm crying tears of joynnI'll be your woman, be your everythingnYou be my baby, you be my kingnYou give my life meaning, that's why I wear your ringnAnd that's why I'm crying tears of joynnAnd that's why I'm crying tears of joynThat's why I'm crying tears of joy