The Dependable One

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Eighty-five years of walking by faith, A steady hand, a quiet grace. At nineteen you began to build A family that your love would fill. Sixty-one years you held Mama near, Now Heaven sings, but you're still here. [Chorus] Oh, we've never called and you didn't come, Freddie Davis, dependable one. Through every storm, through sun and rain, You showed up strong and eased our pain. A shepherd's heart, a pastor's song, You're the rock we've leaned on all along. [Verse 2] Five daughters raised in tender care, You spoke for Ricka, you were there. You gave Connie a home to hold, Let Kim count blessings, more than gold. And Brinda found a place to stay, Your open door lit up her way. [Chorus] Oh, we've never called and you didn't come, Freddie Davis, dependable one. Through every storm, through sun and rain, You showed up strong and eased our pain. A shepherd's heart, a pastor's song, You're the rock we've leaned on all along. [Bridge] Patricia thanks you from above, For holding her inside your love. And when your laughter fills the air, We can't help laughing, joy laid bare. [Verse 3] The grands recall those Chick-fil-A rides, The joy of you right by their side. But greater still, the gift you gave— You led us to the One who saves. So happy birthday, faithful and true, There's no one, Daddy, quite like you. [Chorus] Oh, we've never called and you didn't come, Freddie Davis, dependable one. Through every storm, through sun and rain, You showed up strong and eased our pain. [Outro] Forgiving, guiding, full of grace, Forever loved in this family's embrace.