Vernon and Ruby

[Verse 1]
I was sixteen with stars in my eyes,
I saw a stranger, told no lies —
Whispered to my sister Angie,
"That's the one I'm gonna hold on to."
She said sit down, hush and wait,
But love was writing our fate.

[Chorus]
Oh Vernon, my forever, my home,
Forty-five years and I'm never alone.
Through the mistakes, forgiveness we gave,
Stronger than storms, steady and brave.
My lover, provider, my truest friend,
I'd choose you again, again, again.

[Verse 2]
Eighteen, we said "I do,"
Two young hearts still learning to.
We built a life, we built a name,
Through the sunshine and the rain.
God has blessed this road we roam,
Every mile that led us home.

[Chorus]
Oh Vernon, my forever, my home,
Forty-five years and I'm never alone.
Through the mistakes, forgiveness we gave,
Stronger than storms, steady and brave.
My lover, provider, my truest friend,
I'd choose you again, again, again.

[Bridge]
Krystal and Belle, our shining pride,
Grandsons standing by our side —
Nasir, Elijah, our joy so true,
Constantine and little Jack too.

[Verse 3]
Zoey and Kayla, ours from the start,
Every child a piece of your heart.
A great father, a Poppop, a friend,
Love like yours will never end.
Here's to more years, hand in hand,
Grateful for the life we planned.

[Chorus]
Oh Vernon, my forever, my home,
Forty-five years and I'm never alone.
Through the mistakes, forgiveness we gave,
Stronger than storms, steady and brave.
My lover, provider, my truest friend,
I'd choose you again, again, again.

[Outro]
Happy anniversary, my love,
Blessed by heaven up above.
Many more, just me and you —
Forever faithful, forever true.