Sketches in the Back Room

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Behind the bar my folks called home, I poured the drinks, I worked alone. A young man wandered in for lunch, Kept coming back, I liked him much. He'd find me sketching in the back, And love the words we didn't lack. [Chorus] Oh, we built a life on love and grit, Through every high and every hit. Thirty-four years and we still shine, Growing better every time. Here's to us, this steady flame— I'd do it all with you again. [Verse 2] You'd watch my pencil move and dream, And talk with me on lunchtime themes. You finally asked, I said yes, And oh, my heart, I must confess— That quiet start became our song, The place where we would both belong. [Chorus] Oh, we built a life on love and grit, Through every high and every hit. Thirty-four years and we still shine, Growing better every time. Here's to us, this steady flame— I'd do it all with you again. [Bridge] The road had bumps, we won't pretend, But every storm just made us bend. We didn't break, we only grew— Tim, I'd choose no one but you. [Verse 3] Three kids we raised, and now there's nine, Sweet grandkids in this life of mine. A family born from one small spark, That afternoon in Ann Mar's dark. So thankful, Tim, for all we are— You've always been my brightest star. [Chorus] Oh, we built a life on love and grit, Through every high and every hit. Thirty-four years and we still shine, Growing better every time. Here's to us, this steady flame— I'd do it all with you again. [Outro] From that back room to here and now, Tim, my love, we made it—wow. Forever yours, come what may.