Thirty-Eight Years, Still Tied

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some love fades like summer light Some love wanders out of sight But ours was tied with steady hands A sailor's knot that always stands Those ocean eyes, that bluest blue Still the first thing I run to [Chorus] Steven, you're the tie that holds Every story that we've told Best husband, father, grandpa too Every good road leads to you Thirty-eight years and still it's true My heart is home with you [Verse 2] You learned those knots out on the sea Near Vietnam, a world from me A son your mama held so dear A big brother, always near For your sister and your brother too Then our boy, and he had you [Chorus] Steven, you're the tie that holds Every story that we've told Best husband, father, grandpa too Every good road leads to you Thirty-eight years and still it's true My heart is home with you [Bridge] Now two little grandsons climb your knee You tie the ropes so patiently You give and give and keep no score That's what this family's heart is for [Verse 3] Retired and wandering, you and me All the way to Italy The flight was long, you held my hand Every mile just like we planned Home again, the cats curl near Steven, I'm so glad you're here [Chorus] You're the tie that always holds Every story that we've told Best husband, father, grandpa too Every good road leads to you Thirty-eight years and still it's true My heart is home with you [Outro] Blue eyes, steady hands Still tied, still true Thirty-eight years, and I'd still choose you Forever, I'm home with you