Verse 1
Down the hallways of Ayden-Grifton High,
A senior’s grin, a freshman’s shy smile.
Young love whispered, “We’ll give it time,”
Her parents said “maybe,” but her heart said “mine.”
Eighteen candles, a promise made,
When he asked her forever, she didn’t hesitate.
Chorus
They said it wouldn’t last, said it wouldn’t be long,
But they built their life on faith and love strong.
Through the good and the hard, they stood side by side,
With God as the leader, their hearts open wide.
Forty-two years, through joy and pain,
Still holding hands in the pouring rain.
Verse 2
September bells at First Baptist rang,
Family and friends as they said “I do.”
White dress glowing, his hand in hers,
Two young souls sure of what love could do.
Benjamin came, then Christopher too,
Life started small, but their dreams just grew.
Chorus
They said it wouldn’t last, said it wouldn’t be long,
But they built their life on faith and love strong.
From a trailer in Winterville, cold nights and prayer,
To a small white house where hope filled the air.
Forty-two years, through joy and pain,
Still holding hands in the pouring rain.
Verse 3
Restless nights, badge pinned to his chest,
Mitchell worked hard, gave it all he had.
Serena stayed steady, heart of the home,
Side jobs, schoolbooks, and loving those boys.
They laughed and they cussed, they lost and they learned,
But the fire of faith never stopped burning.
Bridge
They buried their parents with tears and prayer,
Said goodbye, but heaven’s always near.
Through every loss, God held them tight,
Turned broken hearts into guiding lights.
Final Chorus
They stood when others walked away,
Kept choosing love day after day.
With God as the head of their home and heart,
They proved forever isn’t torn apart.
Now grandchildren gather ‘round their door,
Living proof of what love is for.
Outro
If they leave anything when the story’s told,
It’s a legacy stronger than silver or gold—
Love each other, take care of your own,
And follow the Lord wherever you go.
