The Checkered Shirt

Lyrics

[Verse 1] A quiet room, a lecture hall Where ordinary turned to all A checkered shirt, black-rimmed frames Two strangers, soon to share our days I didn't know back then, it's true The life I'd build was sitting next to you [Chorus] Here's to you, the love I chose The steady hand, the heart that grows Through every season, every year Thank God it's you I have right here Father, husband, faithful and true There's no one I'd rather walk through life with than you [Verse 2] Fourteen years of you and me Eight of those a family An angel watching from above Two little boys to hold and love Asher's laugh and Ander's eyes You're the hero in their skies [Chorus] Here's to you, the love I chose The steady hand, the heart that grows Through every season, every year Thank God it's you I have right here Father, husband, faithful and true There's no one I'd rather walk through life with than you [Bridge] Eugene, you've grown into this name A daddy gentle, strong, and brave You wear it like it's always been The greatest gift our boys have seen [Verse 3] You tie the shoes, you read the books You catch them with those tender looks You show up every single day In every quiet, loving way Eugene, we couldn't ask for more You're everything our hearts adore [Chorus] Here's to you, the love I chose The steady hand, the heart that grows Through every season, every year Thank God it's you I have right here Father, husband, faithful and true There's no one we'd rather have than you [Outro] Happy Father's Day, Eugene You're our forever, our everything