Gary Horner- Patterson

[Verse 1]
The sun is sinking slow and gold
The water hums a song I know
My feet are bare in the warm white sand
And all I need is this one hand
It's been mine since a mall in '82
Two young men and a dream that grew

[Chorus]
You're my rock, my best friend, my guide
Gary, you've always been right by my side
You gave me a life I never dreamed I'd find
I love you
You've given me the best years of my life
Happy Anniversary

[Verse 2]
Back when love like ours had to hide
You held my hand with quiet pride
Key West in '83, the first time we came
Brown eyes shining in the sunset flame
Through the highs and lows, the storms we'd weather
We always found our way together

[Chorus]
You're my rock, my best friend, my guide
Gary, you've always been right by my side
You gave me a life I never dreamed I'd find
I love you
You've given me the best years of my life
Happy Anniversary

[Bridge]
We said "I do" by this same sea
In 2015, finally free
We kissed Lilly and Louie goodbye last year
But Calvin and Ralph keep the laughter near

[Verse 3]
Now the business is behind us, love
Slow sweet days are all we're dreaming of
Key lime pie and a cosmo or two
Champagne raised at Latitudes for you
Gary Horner Patterson, my husband, my friend
I'd choose you again and again

[Chorus]
You're my rock, my best friend, my guide
Gary, you made every dream come true by my side
You gave me a life I never dreamed I'd find
I love you
You've given me the best years of my life
Happy Anniversary

[Outro]
Feet in the sand, the sky turning gold
Still holding the hand I'll always hold