John Ayres

[Verse 1]
Some vows are made in candlelight
Some in a hospital hall
December gave me your sweet ring
January made me fall
John Ayres, you sat beside my bed
And never left at all

[Chorus]
The world thought it could break us
So many times before
But we just held on tighter
And loved each other more
Together we survive it all
Whatever comes our way
I don't need gold, I just need you
Beside me every day

[Verse 2]
You came to every doctor's room
And used my maiden name
They'd only speak to husbands then
So husband's what you became
They said let her go, you didn't sign up
But you just took my hand
"When I gave you that ring," you said
"I married you in my heart"

[Chorus]
The world thought it could break us
So many times before
But we just held on tighter
And loved each other more
Together we survive it all
Whatever comes our way
I don't need gold, I just need you
Beside me every day

[Bridge]
Two long years I fought to stand
Your hand in mine each mile
Then on my feet, I walked to you
All the way down that aisle

[Verse 3]
We built our forever home
Twenty six years, you and me
Two daughters grown, one married now
One finishing her degree
Through poverty and plenty
Through the storm that came for me
When it felt like heaven left us
You never let go of me

[Chorus]
John Ayres, the world thought it could break us
So many times before
But we just held on tighter
And loved each other more
Together we survive it all
Whatever comes our way
I don't need gold, I just need you
Beside me every day

[Outro]
Thirty five years together
Thirty one as man and wife
John, I can't sleep till you're home
I'd choose you every life