Board by Board, Our Cove

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Forty-five years since we said our vows, Young and brave, we made a sacred vow. We left the golden coast behind, Chasing a dream we hoped to find, Two hearts, one road, and time to spare. [Chorus] Happy birthday, my love, my whole life through, Every mile of this world I walked with you. From the California coast to Oklahoma shores, You built a paradise made out of love. Here's to you today. [Verse 2] By the water we swung a hammer down, Board by board we raised a little town. Ray, we poured our sweat into the shore, Raised our babies at that open door, Jen and Jason, Raymo, Sam — our four. [Chorus] Happy birthday, my love, my whole life through, Every mile of this world I walked with you. From the California coast to Oklahoma shores, You built a paradise made out of love. Here's to you today. [Bridge] Now the work is done, the years so sweet, Seven little grandkids at our feet. Still I'd choose you, Ray, again, again. [Verse 3] The tools are quiet, the days are ours, We watch the sunset, count the stars. No more resort, just time to rest, And out of all my life, you're the best — I love you, always. That's Katherine's truth. [Chorus] Happy birthday, my love, my whole life through, Every mile of this world I walked with you. From the California coast to Oklahoma shores, You built a paradise made out of love. Here's to you today. [Outro] Happy birthday, Ray, my dear, Eighty years and every year. Still by your side I'll always stay.