Earl

[Verse 1]
Two souls who weren't out searching that day
The ocean was calling, both far from home
By the shore where the wild waves play
Fireball shots and we weren't alone

[Chorus]
And I love you a shit ton, that's the truth
Every year keeps proving what we know
Through the storms you carried me clean through
My southern gentleman with a heart of gold

[Verse 2]
Same old unit, same colors we wore
You in your time, me in mine we served
At that reunion I opened the door
And found the sweetest love I never deserved

[Chorus]
And I love you a shit ton, that's the truth
Every year keeps proving what we know
Through the storms you carried me clean through
My southern gentleman with a heart of gold

[Bridge]
Earl, you loved me through nightmares
You never made, but never left
Those strong arms held away my fears
Kind and goofy, my safest breath

[Verse 3]
Now sixty years have shaped this man
The best of husbands, proud every day
Here's to peace and joy, a brand new plan
Happiness to light our winding way

[Chorus]
Oh Earl, I love you a shit ton, it's true
Every year keeps proving what we know
Through the storms you carried me clean through
My southern gentleman with a heart of gold

[Outro]
Happy birthday, my Earl, my healing, my peace
Your love is the courage that never will cease