Across the Street, Into Forever

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Two houses on a quiet street A boy and girl with dusty feet Running through the summer haze Chasing fireflies and counting days Something started way back then A spark that never found its end [Chorus] You're the steady in my storm The hand that keeps me safe and warm When I rush you pull me back You fill in every place I lack Forty-five years side by side Jan, you are my greatest pride [Verse 2] From the front porch to the altar rail From young and reckless through every trail You took this restless heart of mine And taught it how to take its time You share my passions, hold my hand And love our family like no one can [Chorus] You're the steady in my storm The hand that keeps me safe and warm When I rush you pull me back You fill in every place I lack Forty-five years side by side Jan, you are my greatest pride [Bridge] We were five years old and fate already knew Every road I'd ever walk would lead to you Through the hard and through the healing Jan, you've given life its meaning [Verse 3] Now sixty-nine and looking back At all the grace along the track Your comfort carried me through the night Your forgiveness brought me back to light Still that girl from 'cross the way The one I'd choose again today [Chorus] You're the steady in my storm The hand that keeps me safe and warm When I rush you pull me back You fill in every place I lack Forty-five years side by side Jan, you are my greatest pride [Outro] Two houses on a quiet street Two hearts still sharing one heartbeat Jan, I'd cross that road again My lover and my oldest friend