The Safe and Beautiful

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Eighty years of dusty roads From a farmhouse where the cornfield grows Five brothers running wild and free A quiet strength, a man to be He wore the uniform with pride With humble hands and steady stride [Chorus] Here's to the heart that built a home Here's to the love we've always known From broken roads to steady ground The truest blessing that I found Raise a glass, let the music play It's your day, my love, it's your day [Verse 2] Six hours talking, I was gone Knew right then you were the one Thirty-six years, four girls grown tall Seven grandbabies, we've loved them all Black Velvet playing, that first slow sway Still holds me close the very same way [Chorus] Here's to the heart that built a home Here's to the love we've always known From broken roads to steady ground The truest blessing that I found Raise a glass, let the music play Steve, my love, it's your day [Bridge] Steve, husband — Carol, wife You're the safe and beautiful in my life The one we call for every break Every heart, every leak, every ache [Verse 3] Skis on mountains, clubs on green Toes in sand where the tides run clean You remember every little thing Every errand, every song to sing Kind and patient, gentle and true Here's to many more years with you [Chorus] Here's to the heart that built a home Here's to the love we've always known From broken roads to steady ground The truest blessing that I found Raise a glass, let the music play Steve, my love, it's your day [Outro] Eighty candles, soft and bright Dance with me again tonight Happy birthday, sweet and true Steve, forever I love you