Forty Years of Holdin' On

Lyrics

[Verse 1] First date at a restaurant, candlelight glow I felt your heart wide open, but mine was movin' slow We were young and you were certain, I was tangled up in doubt Two times I walked away, love, two times I broke us out [Chorus] But destiny don't whisper, no, it calls you by your name And I came runnin' back to you, and I've never been the same Through the good, the bad, the beautiful, the laughter and the tears Forty years of holdin' on, my Steve, my dear [Verse 2] You knew it from the start, babe, while I was learnin' how Five grandbabies callin' Nonon, oh, just look at us now To Anthony and Dominic, you showed them how to stand A mountain of a father, a strong and gentle man [Chorus] 'Cause destiny don't whisper, no, it calls you by your name And I came runnin' back to you, and I've never been the same Through the good, the bad, the beautiful, the laughter and the tears Forty years of holdin' on, my Steve, my dear [Bridge] I was scared of all your serious, I was scared of all that fire But you were buildin' us a home while I was learnin' to desire [Verse 3] I'm so proud of the man you are, the example that you give Our sons became good men, my love, from watchin' how you live Soul mates from the very start, I just took the long way home I wouldn't walk this life, my love, with anyone but you alone [Chorus] 'Cause destiny don't whisper, no, it calls you by your name And I came runnin' back to you, and I've never been the same Through the good, the bad, the beautiful, the laughter and the tears Forty years of holdin' on, my Steve, my dear [Outro] I love you, babe, with all I am Forever yours, your woman, your friend