[Verse 1]
First thing
Girl
Meet your mind
Learn your laugh
Your past
Your pride
Ask your dreams
Don’t rush the time
Let your guard drop
I’ll drop mine
[Pre-Chorus]
Step one
We talk ‘til the sky turns grey
Step two
I show up for you every day (every day)
Little habits build the faith
Little promises we don’t break
[Chorus]
This is my perfect proposal
Every heartbeat getting so sure
From the first call to the chapel
I’m walking each chapter with you
Hand in hand
Proper and total
Baby
This love is the proof
If you say yes to the process
I’m saying “always” to you (always to you)
[Verse 2]
Meet your mama
Shake his hand
Ask permission
Show respect
Plan a future
Count the cents
Share a secret
Share the rent
[Pre-Chorus]
Step three
We pray on a Saturday night
Step four
We learn how to lose a fight (and still hold tight)
Kiss your tears
Not your pride
Let forgiveness lead
Not the lies
[Chorus]
This is my perfect proposal
Every heartbeat getting so sure
From the first call to the chapel
I’m walking each chapter with you
Hand in hand
Proper and total
Baby
This love is the proof
If you say yes to the process
I’m saying “always” to you (always to you)
[Bridge]
[Soft breakdown
Guitar and vocal]
Book the date
Call your friends (hey)
Choose a ring
Breathe again
Write the vows
Read them twice
Practice calling you my wife (oh my wife)
[Chorus]
This is my perfect proposal
Every heartbeat getting so sure
From the first call to the chapel
I’m walking each chapter with you
Hand in hand
Proper and total
Baby
This love is the proof
If you say yes to the process
I’m saying “always” to you (always to you)