One Slow Dance at Skateland

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Skateland lights on a Saturday night Sweet sixteen and her eyes so bright A country boy with a heart on fire Crossed the floor to the one he admired One slow song was all it took One slow dance, one lasting look [Chorus] Oh, the years roll on like a Tennessee stream Holdin' tight to a teenage dream Through the uniform days and the miles between You stood by me with a heart of grace Found my home in your gentle face Clancy, darlin', you're my saving place [Verse 2] A week past the cap and gown We said our vows in a quiet town Ten years movin' from base to base You made every house a holy place Scott and Jeremy, two boys strong You taught 'em love, you taught 'em right from wrong [Chorus] Oh, the years roll on like a Tennessee stream Holdin' tight to a teenage dream Through the uniform days and the miles between You stood by me with a heart of grace Found my home in your gentle face Clancy, darlin', you're my saving place [Bridge] Too devoted, Lord, I know it's true I owe my whole sweet life to you Every kindness, every mile Forgiven me with that same soft smile [Verse 3] Fifty-nine years and I'm still that boy Watchin' you walk in, my heart's pure joy Linda, my forever, my steady song The reason every day belongs If heaven's listenin', here's my prayer Let me love you longer everywhere [Chorus] Oh, the years roll on like a Tennessee stream Holdin' tight to a teenage dream Through the uniform days and the miles between You stood by me with a heart of grace Found my home in your gentle face Linda, darlin', you're my saving place [Outro] One slow dance, one lifetime through Clancy, girl, I still choose you