Amanda, My Bride

[Verse 1]
You were laughing in that borrowed gown
Red cups, cheap beer, small hometown
Somebody turned on our old school song
You grabbed my hand, started singing along
[Chorus]
Amanda, my bride, I’ll always be by your side
From that graduation night to the rest of our lives
Didn’t know it then, but I sure know it now
One little dance turned into these vows
Amanda, my bride, I’ll always be by your side
[Verse 2]
I never stopped hanging round after that day
Your porch light, late talks, we’d watch the sky fade
Knew I had to ask before the end of that June
Heart in my throat, ring burning a groove
[Chorus]
Amanda, my bride, I’ll always be by your side
From that graduation night to the rest of our lives
Didn’t know it then, but I sure know it now
One little dance turned into these vows
Amanda, my bride, I’ll always be by your side
[Bridge]
Summers come and summers go (mmm)
But I’m holding on, won’t let go
From cap and gown to suit and tie
You and me, same pair of eyes (oh)
[Chorus]
Amanda, my bride, I’ll always be by your side
From that graduation night to the rest of our lives
Didn’t know it then, but I sure know it now
One little dance turned into these vows
Amanda, my bride, I’ll always be by your side (always)

country, Warm modern country ballad with male vocals; steady brushed-kit backbeat, twangy electric fills over acoustic strums. First verse intimate and close-mic, chorus widens with airy harmonies and organ pad. Second pass lifts with brighter drums and a simple melodic guitar hook, then a soft, vow-like outro.