Out of Dust and Grace

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Born on the poorest side of town, Just a boy who wouldn't stay down. Seven years old and working the day, Giving your wages just to help pay. You learned to fight, you learned to rise, A quiet strength behind your eyes. [Chorus] Oh, Rick, look how far you've come, From nothing at all to everything, love. You built us a life out of dust and grace, There's gratitude here in every space. Eighteen years and I'd do it again, My heart, my home, my dearest friend. [Verse 2] At eighteen you held your first girl, Gave her a name, gave her the world. Ten years later, a second one came, And wrapped 'round your finger she remains. You built up a dream, then let it go, So your family would never be low. [Chorus] Oh, Rick, look how far you've come, From nothing at all to everything, love. You built us a life out of dust and grace, There's gratitude here in every space. Eighteen years and I'd do it again, My heart, my home, my dearest friend. [Bridge] We wished for children of our own, But other plans were softly shown. Three grandbabies fill up my heart — A fuller love, a work of art. [Verse 3] We met later, but right on time, Two weathered souls who learned to climb. These are the best years I have known, A steady comfort, a place called home. Your legacy lives in the ones you gave, In the love and the strength that you gave. [Chorus] Oh, Rick, look how far you've come, From nothing at all to everything, love. You built us a life out of dust and grace, There's gratitude here in every space. Eighteen years and I'd do it again, My heart, my home, my dearest friend. [Outro] So here's to us, and years to be — Rick, you're the best of life to me.