Five Years Before Forever

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Way out west where the wild winds blow I found a friend with a heart of gold Five long years 'fore I called her mine Slow and steady, love takes its time Yellowstone skies and rivers wide That's where it started, side by side [Chorus] Oh, what a life we're livin' Every moment, heaven-given Through the laughter, through the years Through the joys and through the tears I'd choose you, I'd choose you again My forever, my best friend [Verse 2] Then came Henry with his daddy's grin And sweet Guinn dancin' on the wind A cabin tucked in Vidalia pines Where the cicadas hum and the bourbon shines We've crossed the oceans, walked through Rome But every road keeps leadin' home [Chorus] Oh, what a life we're livin' Every moment, heaven-given Through the laughter, through the years Through the joys and through the tears I'd choose you, I'd choose you again My forever, my best friend [Bridge] Marian, my Marian You're the song my heart began Every chapter, every line Thank the Lord I called you mine [Verse 3] One day soon we'll lay it down Trade the rush for slower ground Suitcase packed, the kids all grown Grandbabies runnin' 'round our home Hand in hand 'til the sun goes low Marian, oh, I love you so [Chorus] Oh, what a life we're livin' Every moment, heaven-given Through the laughter, through the years Through the joys and through the tears I'd choose you, I'd choose you again My forever, my best friend [Outro] Way out west is where it starts But you'll always have my heart Marian, my whole life through