California Road, Texas Sky

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Rolling through the Lone Star night Eighteen wheels and the dashboard light Saw an angel with her thumb held high Picked her up in Texas dust California bound, learned to trust Something changed beneath that sky [Chorus] And the Keeper of the Stars was smiling down Fort Smith, Arkansas, that little town Two weeks to the day, we said "I do" Faith and love, He carried us through Thirty years of holding tight Through every storm and every light Still my hand in hers where it belongs [Verse 2] Tricia, Stephanie, Carrie, and David came Seven grandkids calling out our name A family built on grace and grit She gives her all, puts herself behind The kindest soul I'll ever find Ruth Ann, you're the heart of it [Chorus] And the Keeper of the Stars was smiling down Fort Smith, Arkansas, that little town Two weeks to the day, we said "I do" Faith and love, He carried us through Thirty years of holding tight Through every storm and every light Still my hand in hers where it belongs [Bridge] Candles burning bright tonight Every wrinkle, every smile, a light Forgiveness taught us how to stay [Verse 3] Ruth Ann, here's my birthday prayer for you May the Lord grow this love we knew Deeper still with every dawn I'm just proud to call you mine The greatest gift, the truest sign That heaven let me carry on [Chorus] And the Keeper of the Stars is smiling still Down a country road, up every hill Radio playing like it knows our song Faith and love have carried us along Ruth Ann, hold my hand tonight In the joy, in the fading light This is where I've always belonged [Outro] Happy birthday, my forever bride With the Keeper of the Stars on our side