Pat

We met down in Nashville, just before Christmas time

At a musical show, I didn't know you'd be mine

We argued that evening, but sparks started flying

Two years of joy, there was no use denying

At the Musicians Union Hall, we said our "I do's"

Forty-three years, and I'm still loving you

Oh Pat, you're the heart of this life we have made

A faithful provider whose love doesn't fade

My diamond art artist with a heart made of gold

Tender and honest as we're growing old

You're joy unspeakable, full of glory and true

And I'll scratch your back till the end of time for you

Now I'm seventy years old, and we're living so good

You still take care of me, help me cut up the firewood

From our home in Kentucky to your folks in Tennessee

Watching sunsets at the lake, just you and me

Two kids and six grandkids, the blessings just grew

There's nothing I do that I don't do with you

Oh Pat, you're the heart of this life we have made

A faithful provider whose love doesn't fade

My diamond art artist with a heart made of gold

Tender and honest as we're growing old

You're joy unspeakable, full of glory and true

And I'll scratch your back till the end of time for you

You manage the money and lend out your hand

To anyone hurting, you help them to stand

You wonder if they'll miss you when you are gone

But say, "I'm glad that I had it to give" and press on

Sometimes they don't see all the hurt that you hide

But Jesus is watching, and I'm by your side

You make biscuits and gravy and bread for our friends

Your unconditional kindness, it just never ends

The kids love your cookies and chocolate gravy

Faithful in church, loving Jesus so bravely

You give more than you get, but your spirit stays bright

A sustainer of family in the fading sunlight

Oh Pat, you're the heart of this life we have made

A faithful provider whose love doesn't fade

My diamond art artist with a heart made of gold

Tender and honest as we're growing old

You're joy unspeakable, full of glory and true

And I'll scratch your back till the end of time for you

Yeah, I'll scratch your back till the end of time for you