Sixty-Five Years of Steady Light

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some friendships fade like summer light Some burn steady through the night Sixty-five years and counting still Two young hearts on the same old hill Now here we stand at seventy Carrie, you're still home to me [Chorus] You've got a faith that never bends A heart that gives and never ends Through every storm you wear that smile And walk with God through every mile Happy birthday, my lifelong friend I'd choose you all over again [Verse 2] This year they gathered, kept it quiet Renee and Bailey planned it right Ginger, Eileen, you and me Four of us at seventy Keith and Carly, Brian too Friends and family all came through [Chorus] You've got a faith that never bends A heart that gives and never ends Through every storm you wear that smile And walk with God through every mile Happy birthday, my lifelong friend I'd choose you all over again [Bridge] I've watched the hard days test your strength I've seen you go to every length To lift up others while you healed With courage and a faith so real [Verse 3] So when the candles start to glow I hope that somehow you will know You've been my guide, my steady star God shines through just who you are Carrie, here's to all the years All the laughter, all the tears [Chorus] You've got a faith that never bends A heart that gives and never ends Through every storm you keep that smile And walk with God through every mile Happy birthday, my lifelong friend I'd choose you all over again [Outro] Sixty-five years, and still we stand Happy birthday, Carrie, take my hand