Summer Walking Through The Door

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Back when the world was wide and new A boy of fourteen caught a view Of something bright he couldn't name A girl two years ahead, she came Like summer walking through the door And nothing was the same no more [Chorus] You gave me peace, you gave me light You gave me faith to face the night Through every storm, through every mile You gave me strength inside your smile And I thank God for every day Love led me down your way [Verse 2] By seventy-five we said I do Just kids still learning what was true But Gladys, you were always sure Your heart was steady, strong, and pure You gave me more than I deserve A life of love beyond the words [Chorus] You gave me peace, you gave me light You gave me faith to face the night Through every storm, through every mile You gave me strength inside your smile And I thank God for every day Love led me down your way [Bridge] Now our little girl's all grown With a family of her own Three granddaughters full of grace A son-in-law who found his place [Verse 3] Gladys, you're the greatest thing That ever happened, I still sing That same old song from seventy-one When you and I had just begun You gave me everything I hold A love that never has grown old Our daughter is the light you gave A blessing I will always save [Chorus] You gave me peace, you gave me light You gave me faith to face the night Through every storm, through every mile You gave me strength inside your smile And I thank God for every day Love led me down your way [Outro] Gladys, here's to you and me Fifty years and still running free Thank you for this beautiful life Thank you for being my wife