Because You Ran

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a story 'bout a summer day Down at the gym where strangers meet A girl still mending, a quiet man Asked her out, swept off her feet She said "run three miles, then we'll see" And he laced up, ready to be [Chorus] A love built on the long road home Through every mile, you've never let go You're the steady hand, the shining light The strength that holds our world up right A father, a husband, a faithful man We're dancing here because you ran [Verse 2] Four AM to Atlanta town Peachtree fireworks lit the sky Joe's Crab Shack and a mama's smile Four short months, you asked her why An eight-foot sign on the running route Down on one knee, no room for doubt [Chorus] A love built on the long road home Through every mile, you've never let go You're the steady hand, the shining light The strength that holds our world up right A father, a husband, a faithful man We're dancing here because you ran [Bridge] Then came the prayers, the answered call Two little miracles, heaven-sent Gage and Luke with their daddy's eyes Every moment, heaven-lent [Verse 3] Cross country finish, t-ball cheers Sunday pews and hammers swinging Coaching, fixing, teaching grace Sunday hymns the boys are singing Oh Derek, you're the reason why These boys reach up and touch the sky [Chorus] A love built on the long road home Through every mile, you've never let go You're the steady hand, the shining light The strength that holds our world up right A father, a husband, a faithful man We're dancing here because you ran [Outro] Happy Father's Day, Derek, our love, our friend The road we're running never has to end