The Girl in Yellow Jeans

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Fifty years, and I still see it clear, A young woman shining, drawing me near, Those yellow jeans in the morning light, One glance, and I knew my whole world felt right. And through every mile and every year, God kept you close, and He kept you here. [Chorus] Alida, you stood beside me, Through the storms and the shining days, Every home we built with faith and love, Every promise that never fades. Hand in hand, we found our way, And I'd choose you again today. [Verse 2] Twenty-three homes, but always the same, From Hawaii's shores to the ground we claimed, Germany's hills and Bragg's open sky, You carried our soldiers, held their spouses high. You gave your heart to every one, A quiet strength beneath the sun. [Chorus] Alida, you stood beside me, Through the storms and the shining days, Every home we built with faith and love, Every promise that never fades. Hand in hand, we found our way, And I'd choose you again today. [Bridge] Rafy, Cozy, and Glory too, Our greatest blessing came through you, And little Carlitos knows your grace, The gentle love in your embrace. [Verse 3] You cared for our mothers, tender and true, Every passion of mine, you saw me through, The rank on my shoulder was never the crown, It was walking with you when the sun went down. Alida, my best friend, my life, My faithful love, my cherished wife. [Chorus] Alida, you stood beside me, Through the storms and the shining days, Every home we built with faith and love, Every promise that never fades. Hand in hand, we found our way, And I'd choose you again today. [Outro] Fifty years, and I love you more, Than that day you walked through my door.