Thirty Years This Fall

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Thirty years ago this fall In a quiet meeting hall I caught a glimpse of something real A fearless heart, a steady wheel She walked in like she owned the room Strong and tender, sweet perfume [Chorus] Here's to the woman who shaped my life My forever girl, my beautiful wife Mother of sons who are fathers now Grateful is the only word somehow For every road, for every mile For the way she still makes me smile [Verse 2] We weathered storms we didn't see Andrea taught my guarded heart to be Open, honest, unafraid On every promise that we made Two boys grew tall beneath her wings Now raising children of their own [Chorus] Here's to the woman who shaped my life My forever girl, my beautiful wife Mother of sons who are fathers now Grateful is the only word somehow For every road, for every mile For the way she still makes me smile [Bridge] Andrea, you're the song I sing The quiet strength in everything You changed me with your gentle trust And love that time could never rust [Verse 3] So happy birthday, my dear friend The one I'd choose 'til time's own end Andrea, you're family's heart The steady light, the better part If I had lifetimes, I'd choose you In every one, I'd say "I do" [Chorus] Here's to the woman who shaped my life My forever girl, my beautiful wife Mother of sons who are fathers now Grateful is the only word somehow For every road, for every mile For the way she still makes me smile [Outro] Happy birthday, Andrea My fearless love, my guiding star Forever grateful, here we are