Front Porch View

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Twenty years old when I first saw your smile That quiet kind of steady, worth the while Thirty-two years later, still the same You let me be me, never place the blame You never judge a soul, you just walk beside The kindest heart I've ever known [Chorus] Oh Jerry, you stood when I fell down You held on tight when I wasn't around Through the storm that tried to take me away You never left, you found a way Faith and love and a front porch view There's no one I'd grow old with but you [Verse 2] We raised three kids who've flown from the nest Started our careers, gave it our best You went along with every crazy scheme Built a beautiful life from a college dream You tend to the creatures, gentle and true Hold the ones saying goodbye [Chorus] Oh Jerry, you stood when I fell down You held on tight when I wasn't around Through the storm that tried to take me away You never left, you found a way Faith and love and a front porch view There's no one I'd grow old with but you [Bridge] That dry little laugh, it still makes me stay The dogs run wild while the golfers roll by This is the heaven we made, you and I [Verse 3] Now we're looking down a golden road Retirement dreams and a lighter load You never questioned, you just held on tight Turned my darkest days into light Whatever comes, I know it's alright 'Cause I've got you by my side [Chorus] Oh Jerry, you stood when I fell down You held on tight when I wasn't around Through it all with a faith so true There's no one I'd grow old with but you [Outro] So here's to us and the years ahead On that front porch, right where we're led