Roots Deeper Than Rivers

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a man who taught me how to stand With a steady heart and a working hand He showed me kindness, showed me grace Quiet power in a gentle face Built a life from love and sweat and time Every lesson woven into mine [Chorus] Here's to the strong ones, the steady and true The givers, the fighters, the ones like you Roots that run deeper than rivers below Here's to my father, here's to you, Joe [Verse 2] Dirt bike trails in the summer dust Helmets on and a heart of trust Campfires burning under stars so wide You taught me courage, you taught me pride Sailing rivers where the willows bend You were my hero, my guide, my friend [Chorus] Here's to the strong ones, the steady and true The givers, the fighters, the ones like you Roots that run deeper than rivers below Here's to my father, here's to you, Joe [Bridge] Every river that we sailed Every storm that we prevailed Lives inside the man I am Carried on by your strong hand [Verse 3] Now I see the legacy you made In every kindness, every debt you paid The tenacity that holds me through Every mountain, I learned from you You're the compass when the skies grow dim A father's love, where I begin [Chorus] Here's to the strong ones, the steady and true The givers, the fighters, the ones like you Roots that run deeper than rivers below Here's to my father, here's to you, Joe [Outro] So here's to you on this day, Joe The greatest dad a heart could know Your love will always lead me home