Hello My Cousin

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a strength that runs deep in the blood Through the fire, through the storm, through the flood Passed from mothers to daughters like prayer A legacy of grace beyond compare Born from roots that could not be undone A family's faith carried on and on [Chorus] Happy birthday to the queen of our line Eighty years of glory, eighty years that shine You hold us together with your love so true And we thank God today for giving us you [Verse 2] Named for Daisy, you carry her light Aunty Nita raised you strong, held you tight Through the worst this world could ever bring She taught you how to stand through everything DeeDee, you brought the cousins back as one Seventeen years of reunions, look what love has done [Chorus] Happy birthday to the queen of our line Eighty years of glory, eighty years that shine You hold us together with your love so true And we thank God today for giving us you [Bridge] I was lying in that hospital bed You sat beside me, every word you said Felt like family I had waited for Hello my cousin opened up the door [Verse 3] Cards on every holiday, you never miss a beat Hats for every Sunday, always dressed so sweet You and Mister Rogers, booted, suited, slaying every day Coordinated love in every way I know your heart is healing, I'm praying for your peace That his memory brings you joy that will not cease [Chorus] Happy birthday to the queen of our line Eighty years of glory, eighty years that shine You hold us together with your love so true And we thank God today for giving us you [Outro] DeeDee, I love you my cousin, that will never end My matriarch, my family, my forever friend