The Steady Kind

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Across the world a soldier stood, In a Korean town where two hearts could Find a love that would never fade, A promise quiet, but bravely made. Forty-three years and still we ride, With faith and love walking side by side. [Chorus] Here's to the man, the steady kind, The gentle heart, the guiding light. Father, husband, faithful friend, Loving us til the very end. Through every season, calm or wild, You're the answered prayer of every child. [Verse 2] Thirty years in a badge of blue, Came home each night, still steady and true. Lauren and Casie, our greatest pride, With Hawaii skies where their dreams reside. Lily, Jeremy, and James now run Into the arms of their Papa's sun. [Chorus] Here's to the man, the steady kind, The gentle heart, the guiding light. Father, husband, faithful friend, Loving us til the very end. Through every season, calm or wild, You're the answered prayer of every child. [Bridge] Sweet cigar smoke on a Texas night, Cali at your feet, the stars burning bright. [Verse 3] Mark Tingley, my best friend, my home, The hands that build, the heart I've known. Porch swing rockin', slow and easy now, Retirement's grace, a gentle vow. Oh Mark, how grateful I will always be, For the life and love you've given me. [Chorus] Here's to the man, the steady kind, The gentle heart, the guiding light. Father, husband, faithful friend, Loving us til the very end. Through every season, calm or wild, You're the answered prayer of every child. [Outro] Mark, my love, my forever song, With you is where I've always belonged.