Ember in the Steam

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Moved into a brand new town, April Fools with the sun going down. I was a scoundrel, wild and free, Just a fool who couldn't see. But somethin' in the water shined that day— God had a better plan my way. [Chorus] Oh, that spark became a flame, Forty years and still the same. Warm and open, come on in, You share your heart, you always did. Karen Marie, you're my home, Wherever you are, I'm never alone. [Verse 2] Steam was risin', I saw your smile, Never dreamed you'd stay a while. An ember caught in a hot tub glow, Little did this fool ever know— That grace and mercy wore your name, And nothin' has ever been the same. [Chorus] Oh, that spark became a flame, Forty years and still the same. Warm and open, come on in, You share your heart, you always did. Karen Marie, you're my home, Wherever you are, I'm never alone. [Bridge] Through every season, every year, You pulled me close, you kept me near. A family built on love and trust— Oh, look at what became of us. [Verse 3] Now I count each blessing true, Every mornin' starts with you. No grand reason, no big day, Just because, is all I'll say— Karen Marie, my steady light, You make this old fool's world feel right. [Chorus] Oh, that spark became a flame, Forty years and still the same. Warm and open, come on in, You share your heart, you always did. Karen Marie, you're my home, Wherever you are, I'm never alone. [Outro] From that April day so long ago, The ember burns, and still it glows. Forever yours, come what may— I'd choose you again today.