The Drumbeat In My Chest

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Half a century and eight more years Started young with hopes and fears A high school dance, the lights were low A senior boy who stole the show Those blue eyes found me in the crowd And oh, my heart was singing loud [Chorus] You stayed through every storm with me Loved me for who I'd come to be No matter what, you held me tight My soulmate and my guiding light Ronnie, you're the drumbeat in my chest The truest love I've ever blessed [Verse 2] We faced it all before the vows A little life, and here we are now One dear son we raised with pride You never once left my side When I stumbled, lost my way You forgave and chose to stay [Chorus] You stayed through every storm with me Loved me for who I'd come to be No matter what, you held me tight My soulmate and my guiding light Ronnie, you're the drumbeat in my chest The truest love I've ever blessed [Bridge] No, I wouldn't change a single day The dances, the drums, the love we made You call me Mary, I call you Wonnie Fifty-eight years, still you and me [Verse 3] Down by the water, line in hand You give your catch to any man No hair to comb, but that's alright Your gentle heart still shines so bright Every song reminds me, dear Of all the joy of you being here [Chorus] You stayed through every storm with me Loved me for who I'd come to be No matter what, you held me tight My soulmate and my guiding light Ronnie, you're the drumbeat in my chest The truest love I've ever blessed [Outro] So here's to us, our love won't fade The dance goes on, the vows we made Wonnie, my forever, still I say I'd choose you every single day