The Roof Held Strong

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some men are built like steady ground When the whole world's shaking all around Through every storm that blew on through The roof held strong because of you Sixty-five years of walking tall Hands worn down but gave it all [Chorus] Happy birthday, Dale Here's to the man who never failed Through the rain and the roughest gale You kept us standing, Dale Every season, every storm You're the reason we stay warm [Verse 2] Forty-four years, hand in hand Some days it's hard to understand We weathered what would break most men You held me close and held us in When David fought his hardest fight You were the voice that said "it's alright" [Chorus] Happy birthday, Dale Here's to the man who never failed Through the rain and the roughest gale You kept us standing, Dale Every season, every storm You're the reason we stay warm [Bridge] We carry Jon in everything we do And little Carly lights up just like you You took the weight nobody should have to hold And turned that heartbreak into gold [Verse 3] Now Pop's the name that fills your days Carly's learning all your ways Retirement's calling, take your time The hard work's done, the sun will shine From a daughter's heart, a wife who knows You're the best man this world could show [Chorus] Happy birthday, Dale Here's to the man who never failed Through the rain and the roughest gale You kept us standing, Dale Every season, every storm You're the reason we stay warm [Outro] Sixty-five and still so strong Dale, you're right where you belong