Calloused Hands, Gentle Heart

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a man with calloused hands and a steady kind of grace Built a life from nothin', wore the years upon his face He came up through the hard times, but he never let us see Just made sure his girls had everything that we could ever need [Chorus] He's the rock that we lean on, the strength that pulled us through Taught us how to stand tall in everything we do From the love he gave his bride for forty-six long years To the gentle way he wipes away our tears [Verse 2] He showed us how to bait a hook, to ski across the lake How to change a tire in the rain, what kind of stand to take Two daughters, Lori and Angie, learned love from his own heart And that lesson's been our compass right from the start [Chorus] He's the rock that we lean on, the strength that pulled us through Taught us how to stand tall in everything we do From the love he gave his bride for forty-six long years To the gentle way he wipes away our tears [Bridge] And when the memories drift like leaves out on the breeze We'll be right there beside him with the stories that he needs [Verse 3] Jordan, Sarah, and the little ones still gather 'round his chair Great-grandkids climbin' up to feel the kindness that lives there Oh Bill, you're more than a father, you're the heart of every room A legacy of courage in every word and every move [Chorus] You're the rock that we lean on, the strength that pulled us through Taught us how to stand tall in everything we do Bill, the love you've given still echoes loud and clear A wonderful, caring man we hold so dear [Outro] So happy Father's Day to the strongest man we know Bill, you're forever the hero of our soul