You Stood When I Couldn't

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some roads don't come with a map or a sign Some turns just happen, you cross that line Eighteen years back on a two-lane drive Just ridin' around with the windows wide I got us lost 'fore the sun went down But you still said yes to another round [Chorus] Karen, you stood when I couldn't stand Held me together with a steady hand Through every storm and every fall You never left, you gave it all [Verse 2] I drove you by where I clocked in each day The boys took one look and they had to say "She's the prettiest thing we've seen in a while You better not lose that girl or that smile" I didn't know then what I know by heart They were right about you from the very start [Chorus] Karen, you stood when I couldn't stand Held me together with a steady hand Through every storm and every fall You never left, you gave it all [Bridge] Hospital chairs and long gray nights You sat beside me holding tight When I was broken, you helped me mend My wife, my strength, my truest friend [Verse 3] Now I've had my share of wrecks and scars Nights I couldn't sleep, just countin' stars But healing came in the way you prayed In the coffee you poured, in the plans you made So blow out the candles and make your wish I already got mine, it's a life like this [Chorus] Karen, you stood when I couldn't stand Held me together with a steady hand So happy birthday, here's to more Of the only love worth fightin' for [Outro] Eighteen years and I'm still not lost Found my way home, whatever the cost Happy birthday, Karen, it was always you