“Still Choosing You”

[Intro – soft acoustic guitar arpeggios, faint piano hum] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – gentle guitar strums, light shaker rhythm] We started with a message on a glowing little screen Didn’t know forever could begin so quietly Late night talks and laughing at nothing at all Who knew that small hello would build these walls Miles apart but something felt right Two hearts learning love through Wi-Fi [Verse 1 Continued – same instrumentation, slightly warmer tone] From strangers to best friends to “I do” dreams Now you’re still right here with me [Pre-Chorus – building string swells, steady drum beat kicks in] We’ve seen storms roll in, felt the heavy rain Said words we didn’t mean, felt the growing pains But every time the world tried pulling us apart We found our way back to each other’s arms [Chorus 1 – full band, bright piano, layered vocal harmonies] Eleven years and I’m still choosing you Through every high and every hard truth We built a life from a simple start Now we’ve got two little pieces of our hearts And when the world gets loud and blue There’s nothing I wouldn’t do [Chorus 1 Continued – same instrumentation, soaring harmonies] I hope you never stop loving me ‘Cause I’ll keep choosing you [Interlude – acoustic guitar solo, soft piano backing] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 2 – stripped back guitar and vocals, intimate tone] We’ve grown up while growing our family tree Two handsome boys who look like you and me Tiny hands turned into big dreams And you’re still my favorite place to be You still make me laugh when I wanna cry Still calm my storms without even trying [Verse 2 Continued – subtle bassline joins in] After all this time I still get that spark When you reach for my hand in the dark [Pre-Chorus 2 – stronger string section, louder drum beat] We’ve bent, we’ve bruised, but we never broke Held onto love when we felt the smoke And every chapter, page by page We’re writing better days [Chorus 2 – full band with added tambourine, more passionate vocals] Eleven years and I’m still choosing you Through every high and every hard truth We built a life from a simple start Now we’ve got two little pieces of our hearts And when the future’s out of view I still believe in me and you [Chorus 2 Continued – layered harmonies peak] I hope you never stop loving me ‘Cause I’ll keep choosing you [Bridge – quiet piano and vocals, atmospheric synth pads] Let’s grow in ways we can’t foresee Become who we’re still meant to be Gray hair, old jokes, rocking chairs Still stealing kisses unaware If I get one life, one love to prove I’m so thankful it’s with you [Final Chorus – full orchestral backing, powerful vocal performance] Eleven years and it feels brand new Every day I fall for you From online sparks to forever plans From holding hearts to holding hands I hope I always make you laugh And we never lose what we have [Final Chorus Continued – climax with soaring strings and drums] No matter what we’re walking through I’ll always keep choosing you [Outro – fading guitar and piano, soft vocal hum] I’ll always keep choosing you Yeah, I’ll keep choosing you