Ham and Beans on the Stove

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some love is loud, some love is bold, But ours was quiet, worth more than gold. A pot of ham and beans on the stove, The first warm meal of a life we'd grow. There in that kitchen, soft and low, I felt a forever start to glow. [Chorus] Oh Betty, my Betty, half a century's done, And every year feels like the very first one. Through all the seasons, come rain or come sun, With you and our family, my heart has won. [Verse 2] Remember that cake that nearly fell, At Aunt and Uncle's, but turned out well? Shuffleboard laughter down at the bar, And cards with our friends, near and far. We worked with our hands through the years, For a few nicer things, through the tears. [Chorus] Oh Betty, my Betty, half a century's done, And every year feels like the very first one. Through all the seasons, come rain or come sun, With you and our family, my heart has won. [Bridge] Family first, that was always our creed, You planted the love, I watered the seed. Fifty years gone in the blink of an eye, Still my whole world when you're standing by. [Verse 3] Now the evenings are gentle and warm, Your hand in mine keeps me safe from the storm. We built us a home from the ground on up, Filled it with children, and love, and luck. If I had it over, I'd choose you again, My bride, my Betty, my dearest friend. [Chorus] Oh Betty, my Betty, half a century's done, And every year feels like the very first one. Through all the seasons, come rain or come sun, With you and our family, my heart has won. [Outro] So rest now, my darling, close your eyes, Fifty sweet years, and still no goodbyes.