“86…” Rp

86 long years ago, a baby boy was born in Oklahoma,

not too far from here

85 long years ago, a boy turned one a mother son was walking, soon he’d be talking

He knew Cherokee, spoke fluently

Those were his only words

And soon enough, he grew up tough

And one year turned into 20

66 some years ago, this boy was turning 20

Started working jobs from here to there

Pick a guitar up, and he styled his hair

Well he grew up shy and waywardly

But his mind full of curiosity

He took a chance of bravery

And somehow, this turned out to beeeeeeee

And the man of 20 years was playing music

He was learning all the ropes and hopes

Of one day, being famous

He played long hours, learned lots of songs

And people like to hear him

But somewhere deep inside his heart

He knew something was missing

20 turned to 30, time was flying

He married a pretty girl,

and there was no denying

A baby girl, a baby boy, a family was beginning

And nothing could predict that God

Could turn a man from sinning…..

And the man of 20 years was playing music

He was learning all the ropes and hopes

Of one day, being famous

He played long hours, learned lots of songs

And people like to hear him

But somewhere deep inside his heart

He knew something was missing………..

NOW,

the grace of God reached down and heard the music

A voice as good as gold, and God would hold him close and listen

My son, he said, I’ve waited all your life to tell you this

You gave your heart,

you gave your gifts

I’m proud of you, you got your wish

And the man of 20 years was playing music

He was learning new songs now and reaching people

With the good news, God had given him

He’d overcome a life of sin

With Jesus in his heart, he’d finally made it

Now eternity’s worth more,

Than being famous.

Yes, eternity’s worth more,

Than being famous.

NOW,

the grace of God reached down and heard the music

A voice as good as gold, and God would hold him close and listen

My son, he said, I’ve waited all your life to tell you this

You gave your heart,

you gave your gifts

I’m proud of you, you got your wish

You gave your heart,

you gave your gifts

I’m proud of you, you got your wish

Now eternity’s worth more,

Than being famous.

Yes, eternity’s worth more………….

Than being famous.

(Spoken)

“Happy 86th Birthday, DAD!”