Salt-Sea Years

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Two teenage kids in a mountain town, Windows down as the sun went down, We didn't know how far we'd roam, Just chasing roads that led us home. Young and reckless, hearts still true, Building something out of blue. [Chorus] Through the storms and the salt-sea years, Through the laughter and the quiet tears, I'd choose you again, and again it's true, Forty-five years, my love, Duane. Forgiven and free, still holding on, This is the song we've built upon. [Verse 2] The Navy called and off we went, From port to port our love was spent, Three little boys, a girl so sweet, Making a family, making us complete. Whatever we lost, whatever we gave, We found grace enough to save. [Chorus] Through the storms and the salt-sea years, Through the laughter and the quiet tears, I'd choose you again, and again it's true, Forty-five years, my love, Duane. Forgiven and free, still holding on, This is the song we've built upon. [Bridge] Six grandkids running through the door, Two great-grandbabies, and still there's more, A patch of land where our name will stay, A legacy that won't fade away. [Verse 3] We dreamed of soil to call our own, A place where all our roots have grown, To hand it down, from you to me, To every branch of this family tree. Duane, you've been my steady ground, The truest love I ever found. [Chorus] Through the storms and the salt-sea years, Through the laughter and the quiet tears, I'd choose you again, and again it's true, Forty-five years, my love, Duane. Forgiven and free, still holding on, This is the song we've built upon. [Outro] From mountain roads to a home so grand, Forever, love, I'll hold your hand.