A Lantern Named August

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some folks just pass you on the road They tip their hat and drive on by But some will stop and share the load And help you weigh the reasons why I found a friend with steady hands Who walked through fire and still stands [Chorus] Oh August, you're a keeper A lantern on a long dark road Every choice I make, I hear you Saying slow down, girl, you know You gave me courage when I wavered And showed me the better way to go [Verse 2] You came home from Vietnam Carrying what words can't hold Filled your mind with books and learning Turned the heavy into gold From every dollar that I'm saving To the choices of my heart [Chorus] Oh August, you're a keeper A lantern on a long dark road Every choice I make, I hear you Saying slow down, girl, you know You gave me courage when I wavered And showed me the better way to go [Bridge] Once a month at a Texas table Your brothers gather, old and true You pulled a chair up and let me listen And I saw the best of you [Verse 3] Those men still speak of honor Laughing like the years are young I sit there with my sweet tea Hearing songs that can't be sung And someday I'll be the one Passing down what you've begun [Chorus] Oh August, you're a keeper A lantern on this long dark road Every choice I make, I'll hear you Long after we've grown old You gave me courage and a legacy And a better way to go [Outro] So here's to you, my friend A keeper, through and through