[Intro]
Raise one up for Jason tonight
Good friends, good food, everything feeling right
[Verse 1]
Jason rolls in with that easygoing grin
Camp Temu buzzing, let the weekend begin
Side by sides lined up, dust on the tires
Cooler in the shade and a stack of old wires
Wendy by his side, keeping everybody on track
He says, “I’m taking it easy,” then he’s first out back
Through the pines and over every trail we know
Laughing so hard that the whole camp glows
[Chorus]
Happy birthday, Jason, this one’s yours
Good friends gathered round and we’re opening doors
From Calgary snow to New Orleans heat
You’ve made a life with a whole lot of miles beneath your feet
Happy birthday, Jason, let the good times roll
Wendy’s right beside you, that’s a story worth more than gold
He loves every dog he sees, but here’s the funny part:
He’ll scratch one behind the ear, then say, “Don’t bring one home, sweetheart”
[Verse 2]
He’s got a hybrid truck humming quiet down the lane
Still finds a way to get it muddy in the rain
Cruise ships, river roads, a suitcase by the door
Every trip comes back with a brand-new story to tell more
Calgary mornings, New Orleans nights
Different kind of scenery, same old appetite
For a good meal, a cold drink, a joke that runs long
And the kind of friends who turn a weekend into a song
[Chorus]
Happy birthday, Jason, this one’s yours
Good friends gathered round and we’re opening doors
From Calgary snow to New Orleans heat
You’ve made a life with a whole lot of miles beneath your feet
Happy birthday, Jason, let the good times roll
Wendy’s right beside you, that’s a story worth more than gold
He loves every dog he sees, but here’s the funny part:
He’ll scratch one behind the ear, then say, “Don’t bring one home, sweetheart”
[Bridge]
Here’s to the campfire, here’s to the crew
Here’s to the places still waiting for you
May the road stay open, may the tank stay full
May Wendy keep smiling when the plans get pulled
[Verse 3]
So fire up the trail ride, let the birthday banner wave
Jason’s got another year and he’s still acting brave
No need to rush it, he knows how to savor the day
With a wife he adores and his favorite people this way
If the dogs come visiting, he’ll give them a feast
Then gently remind us, “They’re leaving with you, at least”
That’s Jason in a nutshell, steady, funny, and true
A whole lot of miles, and the best ones still due
[Final Chorus]
Happy birthday, Jason, this one’s yours
Good friends gathered round and we’re opening doors
From Calgary snow to New Orleans heat
You’ve made a life with a whole lot of miles beneath your feet
Happy birthday, Jason, let the good times roll
Wendy’s right beside you, that’s a story worth more than gold
He loves every dog he sees, but here’s the funny part:
He’ll scratch one behind the ear, then say, “Don’t bring one home, sweetheart”
[Outro]
To Jason, to Wendy, to the friends who came through
To Camp Temu memories and the next trip too
Happy birthday, buddy, keep that easygoing heart
The best road stories are only getting their start