Roots And Wings

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some men build a house with hammers and nails But the best ones build a home through the storms and the gales With a steady hand and a heart that prays Leading by example every single day Twenty years of love that never swayed [Chorus] Here's to the man who gave us roots and wings Who taught us faith in the unseen things Who served his country then came back home John, you never let us walk alone A father's heart as strong as stone [Verse 2] Wesley's heading out to chase his dreams Anna's packing up this fall it seems Jackson's sharp as any blade you'd find And little James, that tender heart so kind Four lives shaped by your steady mind [Chorus] Here's to the man who gave us roots and wings Who taught us faith in the unseen things Who served his country then came back home John, you never let us walk alone A father's heart as strong as stone [Bridge] Through every tour and every goodbye You carried us in prayer across the sky Now the uniform is hung but the mission stays A family built on love and grace [Verse 3] You showed our boys what a man should be You showed our girl what love looks like, steady From the ramp to the kitchen table You led this house the best way you were able John, every chapter proves you're faithful [Chorus] Here's to the man who gave us roots and wings Who taught us faith in the unseen things Who served his country then came back home John, you never let us walk alone A father's heart as strong as stone [Outro] Twenty years and I'd choose you again My love, my partner, my best friend