Steady Hand, Heart of Gold

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Mornin' light on a coach's whistle, Chalkboard dreams and a well-worn glove, You show up when the world gets brittle, Teachin' kids what it means to love. Oldest of three, you carry the line, A heart of gold in this heart of mine. [Chorus] You're the good in a hard-fought day, The steady hand when I lose my way, A man of faith, a man of home, Wherever you are is where I roam. I married my best friend, it's true, And every day I still choose you. [Verse 2] Three sports, three seasons, you never tire, You lead 'em on with a quiet grace, Livin' out a righteous fire, Jesus shining through your face. Father of three, and the years rolled on, Now grandbabies calling at the dawn. [Chorus] You're the good in a hard-fought day, The steady hand when I lose my way, A man of faith, a man of home, Wherever you are is where I roam. I married my best friend, it's true, And every day I still choose you. [Bridge] Delilah's laugh, Donnie's grin, Waylon runnin' where the joy begins, They see the man that I always knew — Oh, Zane, they got that light from you. [Verse 3] No need for a reason, no special day, I just wanna tell you what I feel, For all the ways you show the way, Your love is strong, your love is real. Zane, my rock, my steady sky, I'd choose this life 'til the day I die. [Chorus] You're the good in a hard-fought day, The steady hand when I lose my way, A man of faith, a man of home, Wherever you are is where I roam. I married my best friend, it's true, And every day I still choose you. [Outro] So here's to you, Zane, and all you give — The kind of man that teaches me to live.