Hymns on Ivory Keys

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Seven years of morning light, Coffee poured, the world set right. Diet Coke with cherry sweet, Little joys that make life complete. You built a home from love and grace, And found in me my rightful place. [Chorus] Oh Michael, you're a song of praise, A melody through all my days. Faith-filled heart and easy laugh, You lead us down this winding path. Happy birthday, love of mine, God gave me you, a gift divine. [Verse 2] From St. Mary's Lane to Gardina Drive, You raised your kids, you kept love alive. Kaitlyn, Hannah, Zane know well The father's heart no words can tell. Our babies, pups around your feet, Your quirky joy makes life complete. [Chorus] Oh Michael, you're a song of praise, A melody through all my days. Faith-filled heart and easy laugh, You lead us down this winding path. Happy birthday, love of mine, God gave me you, a gift divine. [Bridge] Beautifully arthritic hands find keys, No lessons taught that harmony. Your mom, your heart, your guiding light, Sweet Betty held your soul so tight. And when the storm took her back home, Heaven whispered you're not alone. [Verse 3] Hand in hand we roam the world, Every new horizon unfurled. A florist's hands, a caring soul, You make this broken world feel whole. Fifty-seven candles glow— So rest, and laugh, and let love grow. [Chorus] Oh Michael, you're a song of praise, A melody through all my days. Faith-filled heart and easy laugh, You lead us down this winding path. Happy birthday, love of mine, God gave me you, a gift divine. [Outro] With all my heart and soul I pray, Countless blessings on your day. Forever, love, we'll walk this road— Together, home, in grace of God.