Six Weeks and Forever

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a quiet kind of hero Who walks softly through this life Hands that built a thousand stories Eyes that held the world just right Six weeks was all it took to know In '72 I took his name Fifty-four years down this golden road And my heart still feels the same [Chorus] Oh, here's to you, my love Brave and gentle, strong and true Every step, every breath Every dream I've shared with you Happy birthday to the man Who taught us all how love should be A legacy of courage Wrapped in sweet humility [Verse 2] He crossed an ocean for his country Came home wearing medals proud Built a business from a vision Stood up tall above the crowd But the greatest thing he ever made Wasn't found in fame or gold It was three little girls who called him Dad And the love their hearts still hold [Chorus] Oh, here's to you, my love Brave and gentle, strong and true Every step, every breath Every dream I've shared with you Happy birthday, John Abbott The kindest soul I've ever known A legacy of courage In the family we've grown [Bridge] Bri and Kristi, Lauralea Eight grandchildren near and far From Australia to Minnesota You're their compass, you're their star [Verse 3] Some days the memories drift like leaves On a soft and quiet stream But your sweet nature still shines through Like the gentlest sunlit dream John Abbott, you are loved beyond measure More than any words can say And I'd marry you all over Every single, blessed day [Outro] Happy birthday, my forever My adventurer, my friend The love we built, the life we share Will never, ever end