Sweet as Honey, Tough as Steel

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some people pass like summer rain And some stay rooted like a tree I'd heard the stories, heard your name Rod spoke of you so tenderly I loved you long before we met And that first day, you proved him right [Chorus] You're my sister, you're my mother My confidant, my friend A kindred spirit, heaven-sent The piece that made me whole again So happy, happy birthday, Charlene Oh, this love will never, ever end [Verse 2] When the world gets heavy on my back You're the shoulder where I rest You light the way when I lose track And you always know what's best You hold your family close and warm With a love that never bends [Chorus] You're my sister, you're my mother My confidant, my friend A kindred spirit, heaven-sent The piece that made me whole again So happy, happy birthday, Charlene Oh, this love will never, ever end [Bridge] Oh, but don't mess with baby girl She'll pull her earrings off! Sweet as honey, tough as steel That's the woman that I love [Verse 3] So blow those candles, make a wish I'll stand beside you, come what may Through every storm and every bliss You'll never walk alone a day Another year of you and me Is the sweetest gift I'll ever get [Chorus] You're my sister, you're my mother My confidant, my friend A kindred spirit, heaven-sent The piece that made me whole again So happy, happy birthday, Charlene Oh, this love will never, ever end [Outro] Sister, mother, confidant, friend Baby girl, I'll love you till the end Another candle, another year And I'll still be right here