The sun comes up over the old dirt road,
And I swear it shines a little brighter now,
Ever since you helped me carry this load,
You showed me joy I never did know how.
The fields stretch wide beneath a cotton sky,
And my boots feel light upon the morning dew,
I used to wonder how the years went by,
But honey, I found my best life loving you.
The porch swing sways beneath the willow tree,
Where you laid your head upon my shoulder there,
You reached right down and set my tired heart free,
And wrapped my broken soul in something rare.
The fireflies dance out by the old barn door,
And the crickets sing a song of sweet refrain,
With you beside me, darling, I want more,
More sunsets, more laughter, more of your name.
The river runs like mercy, deep and wide,
Through the meadows where we chased the setting sun,
You are the sweetest thing in all my life,
The greatest gift that God has ever done.
So I’ll rise each morning with a grateful heart,
And thank the stars above for every day,
You loved me right from the very start,
And because of you, I found the finest way.
Here’s to living, loving, breathing it all in,
Here’s to your hand in mine on this long ride,
Because of you, I’m finally letting in,
The best life lived right here by your side.