Dust and Steady Flame

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Fifty years ago this day, Two hearts that found a truer way. Young and reckless, wild and free, We built a life for you and me. Working hard through sun and rain, Every joy worth every pain. [Chorus] Oh, I'd do it all again, Every mile, my dearest friend. Through the dust and through the fight, You've been my morning and my night. Roy, my love, my steady flame, Fifty years and I'd still call your name. [Verse 2] Racing cars on tracks of clay, Kicking dirt at close of day. Bowling nights with longtime friends, Praying good times never end. Our children grew up strong and proud, Your love was always speaking loud. [Chorus] Oh, I'd do it all again, Every mile, my dearest friend. Through the dust and through the fight, You've been my morning and my night. Roy, my love, my steady flame, Fifty years and I'd still call your name. [Bridge] The storm came knocking at our door, It tried to take, but we gave more. Hand in hand we made it through, There's nothing I can't face with you. [Verse 3] Now the gray is in our hair, And I still find you everywhere. In the quiet, in the song, In this house where we belong. Life with you has been the best, My greatest love, my final rest. [Chorus] Oh, I'd do it all again, Every mile, my dearest friend. Through the dust and through the fight, You've been my morning and my night. Roy, my love, my steady flame, Fifty years and I'd still call your name. [Outro] So here's to fifty more, my dear, Just hold me close and stay right here. I'll love you, Roy, till stars grow old, Forever yours, my heart of gold.