Sixty Candles, Sixty Ways

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Born in the heartland, Minnesota soil A farm boy raised on faith and honest toil Oldest of four, an Eagle at thirteen Steady and strong, the center of the team Working hard from the very start Building a life with a humble heart [Chorus] Here's to the man, here's to the years Through every laugh and every tear A love that's true, a love that stays Sixty candles, sixty ways To say thank you for the road we've known For the beautiful family we've grown [Verse 2] Eighty-two at Kmart, stocking every shelf You climbed the ladder, never thought of yourself Then a spaghetti dinner, a Catholic church light One look across the room, and you knew it was right I laughed when you asked me, then I said let me see Forty years later, you're still right here with me [Chorus] Here's to the man, here's to the years Through every laugh and every tear A love that's true, a love that stays Sixty candles, sixty ways To say thank you for the road we've known For the beautiful family we've grown [Bridge] You're my inspiration, the girls would sing Dave, you gave us everything [Verse 3] All those windshield miles for Kayla and Amanda Our two dentists, the greatest joy of all Now Lily and Easton call you Grandpa too Your hair may be gray, but my heart's still on you That million-dollar smile, that quiet strong way A legacy of love on your 60th day [Chorus] Here's to the man, here's to the years Through every laugh and every tear A love that's true, a love that stays Sixty candles, sixty ways To say thank you for the road we've known For the beautiful family we've grown [Outro] Happy birthday, Dave, my forever and friend A love like ours will never end