The Girl I Almost Let Go By

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some love songs start with fireworks Some start with someone passing by A crowded party back in town A girl with kindness in her eyes I was walking with another But your smile stayed on my mind [Chorus] Sixty years and I still thank the Lord For the girl I almost let go by Toots, you're my angel, nothing less The steady light in my whole sky You forgave a foolish boy back then And you'd love me all over again [Verse 2] I left school and joined the service Four long years so far from home Your prayers became my compass Kept me steady, not alone Then Mama gave us such a time No dating on our own So we moved the wedding six months up And built ourselves a home [Chorus] Sixty years and I still thank the Lord For the girl I almost let go by Toots, you're my angel, nothing less The steady light in my whole sky You forgave a foolish boy back then And you'd love me all over again [Bridge] You give to everyone you meet You never ask for anything Through every storm your faith stood strong It taught this stubborn heart to sing [Verse 3] Now our hair has turned to silver And our hands are worn and true Every neighbor, every stranger Knows the kindness that is you Sixty years ain't near enough To thank you for all you do [Chorus] Sixty years and I still thank the Lord For the girl I almost let go by You're my angel, nothing less The steady light in my whole sky You forgave a foolish boy back then And I'd marry you all over again [Outro] Sixty years, my darling Toots I'd marry you all over again