You Taught Me How to Stay

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Two weeks old, a fragile start, You opened up your arms and heart. You didn't have to, but you chose, A quiet love that grew and rose. Through all the storms of early years, You held your ground and dried my tears. [Chorus] Oh, you taught me how to stay, Learned to love me my own way. Through the hope and through the grace, There's no one who could take your place. Stronger than you'll ever know, Lura, this is love I owe. [Verse 2] A country girl who'd sell herself short, But wisdom lived in every thought. You earned your name in classroom halls, Thirty-five years, you gave your all. You call yourself the simple kind, But there's a brilliance in your mind. [Chorus] Oh, you taught me how to stay, Learned to love me my own way. Through the hope and through the grace, There's no one who could take your place. Stronger than you'll ever know, Lura, this is love I owe. [Bridge] You faced the fight and stood up tall, The bravest heart, the strongest of all. A table full, a house of joy, The greatest gift to your grown boy. [Verse 3] So let me say what's overdue, The whole world should have honored you. Beautiful in every part, A giving soul, a servant's heart. Lura, hear this simple song, You've been my home, my whole life long. [Chorus] Oh, you taught me how to stay, Learned to love me my own way. Through the hope and through the grace, There's no one who could take your place. Stronger than you'll ever know, This is love I owe. [Outro] For no reason, just because, I love you more than any words could say. More than the whole world ever knows, I’m so lucky it’s me you chose.