Behind The Brave Heart

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some prayers take a lifetime Some answers take their time But when his sister said his name I felt that holy sign A Marine who stood so steady With a wall around his heart But I could see the gentle man God built right from the start [Chorus] Here's to the laughter, here's to the years Here's to the joy that outweighs the tears Through every season, come what may I love you for every and a day [Verse 2] Behind that brave and stoic face A funny soul shines through The kind of man who'd give his shirt To anyone he knew And David, when you found your calling Stood before us all and said That God had placed it on your heart To shepherd on ahead [Chorus] Here's to the laughter, here's to the years Here's to the joy that outweighs the tears Through every season, come what may I love you for every and a day [Bridge] James and John still look at you The way they did when they were small And when those grandbabies call for Pappy You're the tallest man of all [Verse 3] Fifty years of walking side by side Through the valleys and the gold David, you're the prayer I whispered Long before our story was told So here's to fifty more together Every birthday, every dawn The benevolent and faithful man My heart keeps leaning on [Chorus] Here's to the laughter, here's to the years Here's to the joy that outweighs the tears Through every season, come what may I love you for every and a day [Outro] Happy birthday, David My answered prayer, my faithful friend I love you for every and a day From now until the very end