Thirty Years on Our First Date

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I almost called and let it go Had my excuses lined up in a row But something in your voice said stay Like a porch light shining down the way Then I pulled in and saw you there Felt like I'd known you all my life, I swear [Chorus] So here's to you, Tom, on your birthday night For every time you've held me tight For the steady hands and the patient heart For loving me right from the start I thank the good Lord and every star For the man, the love, the home you are [Verse 2] My nerves were running wild that night I blurted out a crazy line Said this was our thirtieth year You just grinned and raised a wine Played along like it was true Maybe some part of you already knew [Chorus] So here's to you, Tom, on your birthday night For every time you've held me tight For the steady hands and the patient heart For loving me right from the start I thank the good Lord and every star For the man, the love, the home you are [Bridge] I never cared for sandy ground Till we went rolling all around Lost my keys and didn’t mind 'Cause I'd found what I'd been looking for all this time [Verse 3] Laughing adventures, side by side, From Alaskan northern lights to Ireland’s tight rides. Now every day you show me how To love on purpose, here and now. You never do it halfway, dear, You choose me over, year by year. Through the survival of our remodel too, Our forever home built strong and true. [Chorus] So happy birthday, Tom, tonight For every time you've held me tight For the steady hands and the patient heart For loving me right from the start I thank the good Lord and every star For the man, the love, the home you are [Outro] That nervous girl who almost stayed away Is so glad she followed through that day Happy birthday, baby, you're my safe place