That Steady Smile

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some things start before you know What they'll become, how deep they'll grow A girl of fourteen, heart wide open A boy who'd keep every word he'd spoken That summer spark became a flame And nothing's ever been the same [Chorus] Here's to the man who never bends Who keeps his word from start to end Through every storm, through every mile You face it all with that steady smile Here's to the love that sees us through Happy birthday, I'm still choosing you [Verse 2] Eighteen years old, we said "I do" Thirty-eight years, and I'd still say "I do" again with you We raised two kids who found their way Found loves of their own, and now we say Sterling and Montana light the room Our family garden's still in bloom [Chorus] Here's to the man who never bends Who keeps his word from start to end Through every storm, through every mile You face it all with that steady smile Here's to the love that sees us through Happy birthday, I'm still choosing you [Bridge] When the road turned rough, you didn't run Kevin, you stood tall and faced the sun Faith in your heart, my hand in yours We'll walk through every open door [Verse 3] Sixty-one years of a life well lived So much more left that this world can give Loyal and honest down to the bone Kevin, you've built us a beautiful home Retirement's just the starting line The best days, darling, are yours and mine [Chorus] Here's to the man who never bends Who keeps his word from start to end Through every storm, through every mile You face it all with that steady smile Here's to the love that sees us through Happy birthday, I'm still choosing you [Outro] Today, tomorrow, and always, Kevin You're my earth, you're my heaven Forever grateful, forever true Growing old and still loving you