The Sound of My Heartbeat

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a quiet in the evening When the porch light starts to glow And I think about the blessings That the good Lord let me know Three little hearts once beat with mine Before the world had heard your names [Chorus] You are my soul, my boys The only ones who'll ever know The sound of my heartbeat From the inside, long ago Jeramie, Amos, and John, hear me say I love you more [Verse 2] I remember tiny fingers Wrapped so tightly round my own Muddy boots and skinned-up knees And how fast you all have grown Every night you'd say, "Love you, Mama" And I'd whisper back, "I love you more" [Chorus] You are my soul, my boys The only ones who'll ever know The sound of my heartbeat From the inside, long ago Jeramie, Amos, and John, hear me say I love you more [Bridge] I don't know why the good Lord chose me To be the one you call your mother But I thank Him every morning I wouldn't trade it for another [Verse 3] Someday when my days are done And this old earth lets me go Don't you cry too long for me There's something you should know Just put your hand upon your chest I'll be right there in every beat [Chorus] You are my soul, my boys And the rhythm's yours to keep The sound of my heartbeat Lives in you, so strong and deep Jeramie, Amos, and John, when you're far away I love you more [Outro] Through every mile, through every year Till heaven opens its door Listen close, my sweet boys, I'm here I love you more