My Pride and Joy

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Morning breaks, the day begins to shine A quiet strength that's steady over time Some folks give and never ask for more The kind of soul who opens every door A helping hand, a heart that always stays The gentle man who lights up all my days [Chorus] Happy birthday to my pride and joy The finest man I've known since he was a boy You lift us up, you carry us through There's no one in this world quite like you Celebrate, let the music play This is your moment, this is your day [Verse 2] You took your mother in beneath your roof And every day your love became the proof A husband true, a listener, a friend The kind of good that never seems to end You built a home, you raised your children strong And through it all you've never once done wrong [Chorus] Happy birthday to my pride and joy The finest man I've known since he was a boy You lift us up, you carry us through There's no one in this world quite like you Celebrate, let the music play This is your moment, this is your day [Bridge] Thomas Banks, you made me proud I'd say it loud in any crowd A real man standing tall and free The greatest gift God gave to me [Verse 3] I watched you rise through every college year Through every doubt, through every hope and fear Now here you stand, courageous, kind and true There's nothing that my son could never do So Thomas, know how grateful I will be [Chorus] Happy birthday to my pride and joy The finest man I've known since he was a boy Celebrate, let the music play This is your moment, this is your day [Outro] Thomas Banks, forever loved and true My heart will always sing for you