Huckleberry Friend Forever

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Back in seventh grade, the flag would rise, A trumpet playing under morning skies. I watched those brown eyes, tall and true, And somehow knew my heart belonged to you. Band class started something sweet and slow, A San Francisco love that time would grow. [Chorus] You're my Huckleberry friend from "Moon River," Like Smokey sang, my one, my "girl" forever. Through every storm you held me strong, You are my comfort, my whole life's song. [Verse 2] Crab and French bread down along the wharf, Late nights at Tad's, a garlic-buttered toast. When I climbed the rose bush to your window pane, Called me your "Bunn's" through sun and rain. Married at just 23, we'd roam, Spokane and parakeets — we made a home. [Chorus] You're my Huckleberry friend from "Moon River," Like Smokey sang, my one, my "girl" forever. Through every storm you held me strong, You are my comfort, my whole life's song. [Bridge] Combat boots and jeans, first lawn you mowed, That tunnel with two inches, down the road. Through every trial, you stay and mend, Forgiving, patient, my dearest friend. [Verse 3] Now deer and moose walk past our country door, You tend the wild bunnies, and so much more. Slow dancing close to Motown's tender glow, Peter, my joy, my strength, you know. So many reasons couldn't say it all — Peter, 49 years, still I fall. [Chorus] You're my Huckleberry friend from "Moon River," Like Smokey sang, my one, my "girl" forever. Through every storm you held me strong, Peter, my comfort, my whole life's song. [Outro] Two hearts, one river, drifting on, My Huckleberry friend, my endless song.