Bruce

[Verse 1]
A castle in the Vermont hills,
Where friends had gathered, fate stood still.
Two hearts who'd known some winter cold,
Found something young in growing old.
A sunny fifth of September day,
We spoke our vows and found our way.

[Chorus]
Oh Bruce, you're steadfast, kind and true,
There's no adventure without you.
You kept my passport, kept my heart,
We built this life from every part.
In twilight years the sun still climbs,
You're my forever, all the time.

[Verse 2]
You flew me high, that open door,
Me leaning out to capture more.
You knew right then, you turned and smiled,
We're both the wild and wandering kind.
On Pudding Hill the red bricks stand,
A house you raised with your own hands.

[Chorus]
Oh Bruce, you're steadfast, kind and true,
There's no adventure without you.
You kept my passport, kept my heart,
We built this life from every part.
In twilight years the sun still climbs,
You're my forever, all the time.

[Bridge]
Blue eyes and silver hair I love,
The gift I never dreamed enough.
"Ali," you call me soft and low—
Wish we had met so long ago.

[Verse 3]
Thirteen poplars we cleared away,
A boathouse camp on Crystal Lake.
And Tessa, our golden retriever,
Our baby, our devoted keeper.
Through borders crossed and miles we came,
Your goodness lights this loving flame.

[Chorus]
Oh Bruce, you're steadfast, kind and true,
There's no adventure without you.
You kept my passport, kept my heart,
We built this life from every part.
In twilight years the sun still climbs,
You're my forever, all the time.

[Outro]
So here's to us, this grand design,
My love, my Bruce, forever mine.