The Houseboat and the Lion Heart

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some stories start like rolling dice A twist of fate, a sweet surprise Seventeen years between hello And finding what you didn't know Was waiting on a houseboat deck Where two old hearts would reconnect [Chorus] Here's to the man with the lion's heart Tough as they come but gentle from the start A laugh that fills the room, a hand that holds on tight Happy birthday, Mike, you're the best of life [Verse 2] He asked me out, the sun went down It rose again, we were still around Twenty-four hours, one first date Sometimes love just can't wait And from that day the world felt new Everything was built for two [Chorus] Here's to the man with the lion's heart Tough as they come but gentle from the start A laugh that fills the room, a hand that holds on tight Happy birthday, Mike, you're the best of life [Bridge] Fifteen years and still you shine The proudest day was Michael's cry A son who carries on your name And nothing's ever been the same [Verse 3] At fifty-five you're standing tall Big enough to carry all The kindest man I've ever known Who makes a stranger feel at home He'll say "my wife, Janeen" with pride And I thank God I'm by his side [Chorus] Here's to the man with the lion's heart Tough as they come but gentle from the start A laugh that fills the room, a hand that holds on tight Happy birthday, Mike, you're the best of life [Outro] So here's to new beginnings, here's to all we've won Happy birthday, Mike, our best is yet to come