Brass That Shined

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a man I've known my whole life through Steady hands and a heart so true Brass that shined in the morning sun Pressed up sharp before the day's begun Brave and strong in that uniform blue Taught us right from wrong, and we always knew [Chorus] Here's to you, the heart of our home The strongest love we've ever known Peace in your eyes, fire in your soul A legacy of love that made us whole Father, hero, guiding light You showed us how to live it right [Verse 2] Melissa, Kimberly, Kevin, Katherine too Four little hearts that look up to you When that formal name came ringing out We knew exactly what it was about Never raised your voice, never had to shout Just a quiet truth we couldn't live without [Chorus] Here's to you, the heart of our home The strongest love we've ever known Peace in your eyes, fire in your soul A legacy of love that made us whole Father, hero, guiding light You showed us how to live it right [Bridge] Billy Vogel, you're one of a kind That laugh, that smile, forever in our minds Sun-kissed days on the boat, on the sand A tan, a grin, and a steady hand [Verse 3] Every birthday card, every Christmas line "Thinking of you" written every time Tennis shoes with every sweat suit on A style all your own from dusk to dawn Billy Vogel, our father, our friend A love like yours, it just never ends [Chorus] Here's to you, the heart of our home The strongest love we've ever known Peace in your eyes, fire in your soul A legacy of love that made us whole Father, hero, guiding light You showed us how to live it right [Outro] Billy Vogel, this song's for you For all the love you carried us through