Fifty-Eight Years By Your Side

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The first time that I saw your face, My heart forgot its steady pace. A young Marine with dreams to keep, I found a love that ran so deep. My childhood sweetheart, patient, true, You waited while I made it through. [Chorus] And I love you so much today, But only half as much as tomorrow. Through every mile, through every year, There's no one else I'd rather be near. My whole life, my truest part, You've carried me inside your heart. [Verse 2] Fifty-eight years, we've walked this road, Together sharing every load. We served the Lord where He would send, From Alaska's cold to Africa's bend. In Utah plains and desert sun, Side by side, our work was one. [Chorus] And I love you so much today, But only half as much as tomorrow. Through every mile, through every year, There's no one else I'd rather be near. My whole life, my truest part, You've carried me inside your heart. [Bridge] Oh Patsy, you're so humble, kind, The gentlest soul I'll ever find. You faced the storm and stood so brave, A quiet strength that God had gave. [Verse 3] So selfless in the way you give, You taught me how to truly live. At seventy-eight, still by my side, My Patsy, my forever bride. For many years still yet to come, We'll care for one, we'll care as one. [Chorus] And I love you so much today, But only half as much as tomorrow. Through every mile, through every year, There's no one else I'd rather be near. My whole life, my truest part, You've carried me inside your heart. [Outro] Happy birthday, love of mine, My Patsy, chosen, so divine.