Thirteen Years

(Verse 1) You walked in slow and steady Like you knew just what to do You didn’t rush the story You just let it grow with you You waited for the right time For my world to let you in And somehow all the broken pieces Started mending then (Pre-Chorus) You chose me and my children You chose this crazy life You didn’t run from the hard parts You held us tight (Chorus) Scott, you waited for me You saw what we could be Now we’re standing here together Thirteen years deep Thank you for your patience Thank you for your heart For loving me and loving them Right from the start Through every high and low Our love keeps getting stronger And I hope we grow old together Just holding on a little longer (Verse 2) You work the long days quietly You carry so much weight You make our world feel easier You steady every shake You never ask for credit You just give and give again And every time I look at you I fall in love like then (Pre-Chorus) You didn’t just build a home You built a place we’re safe You turned “just getting by” Into amazing grace (Chorus) Scott, you waited for me You saw what we could be Now we’re standing here together Thirteen years deep Thank you for your patience Thank you for your heart For loving me and loving them Right from the start Through every high and low Our love keeps getting stronger And I hope we grow old together Just holding on a little longer (Bridge) Silver hair and slower steps Front porch lights at night Grandkids running through the yard Everything feels right If I had to choose again I’d still choose you forever Thirteen years behind us And the best is still together (Final Chorus) (soft or big finish) Scott, you waited for me And I’m so glad you did You gave my world a future And gave my babies him Through every storm we’ve weathered You’ve been my shelter and my friend Let’s grow old together Right to the very end