Sixty Years of Holding On

Name: Sixty Years of Holding On
Uploaded: 2026-05-27T15:02:05+00:00
Duration: 5 min 18 s

anniversary · 5:18 · May 27, 2026

Six decades of faith, family, and devotion come alive in this original anniversary song celebrating a love story that began in a small Southern town and grew into something truly extraordinary — two sons who served their country, a classroom full of lives forever changed, and a family tree still putting down new roots. From the cattle fields of their hometown to the bright lights of a big city, this couple's journey is a testament to what it looks like when love is built on a foundation that never wavers. This one's for every couple who knows that the greatest adventure isn't where life takes you, but who you get to hold onto along the way. — Created by DivineSong | Custom songs for life's most meaningful moments

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Lyrics

[Verse 1] From a small Arkansas town Where the cattle roamed the fields Two hearts were bound to meet somehow By a love the Good Lord sealed A college boy looked across the floor Saw a girl with a basketball Heaven knew what was in store [Chorus] Sixty years of holding on Sixty years of standing strong Through the laughter and the tears Faith has carried all these years A love that time could never bend Sweethearts, partners, best of friends [Verse 2] From Viola to the Frisco lights Y'all built a life so true Two sons in uniform of white West Point proud, red, white, and blue Sunday mornings, hands in prayer A legacy of grace and care Every student felt your love there [Chorus] Sixty years of holding on Sixty years of standing strong Through the laughter and the tears Faith has carried all these years A love that time could never bend Sweethearts, partners, best of friends [Bridge] Jerry and Margrett, here's to you To the vows you've always kept true Branson nights and Myrtle's shore Still in love, and so much more [Verse 3] Five grandkids and two greats now With another on the way Jerry and Margrett, take a bow Look at all you've made today A family tree with deepest roots A harvest born from faithful truths Every branch a gift from you [Chorus] Sixty years of holding on Sixty years of standing strong Through the laughter and the tears Faith has carried all these years A love that time could never bend Sweethearts, partners, best of friends [Outro] On this May the 27th day Heaven smiles on Jerry and Margrett's way Still in love, come what may