This Side and Beyond

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a story in these quiet years, Written slow through hope and tears. A dancing floor, a neon light, At a place called Dancin', that Groundhog night. Nineteen eighty-eight, and I was found— A love that turned my whole world around. [Chorus] You saw me shine, you saw me fall, And you loved me through it all. When the storm tried takin' hold of me, You believed in who I could be. Oh, my Tamigirl, you set me free, Tammy, thank you for not givin' up on me. [Verse 2] Those light brown eyes, that easy smile, Carried me through the darkest mile. When I lost my way and lost my name, You stayed right there, you loved me the same. Every clean morning I breathe today Is a gift your faith gave along the way. [Chorus] You saw me shine, you saw me fall, And you loved me through it all. When the storm tried takin' hold of me, You believed in who I could be. Oh, my Tamigirl, you set me free, Tammy, thank you for not givin' up on me. [Bridge] Forgiveness like a river runs, Washing clean the wrongs I've done. Peace at last, a healing grace— I see it shining on your face. [Verse 3] So here's to July, our sacred day, And all the years we've made our way. Grateful for the ground we've won, For the healing that your love begun. I'll love you here 'neath this old sun, And on the other side when this world's done. [Chorus] You saw me shine, you saw me fall, And you loved me through it all. When the storm tried takin' hold of me, You believed in who I could be. Oh, my Tamigirl, you set me free, Tammy, thank you for not givin' up on me. [Outro] On this side of the world and beyond, My Tamigirl, forever we belong.