Chad

We were just kids walking down those halls

Didn't know much, but we had it all

High school sweethearts, a couple of teens

Building a life out of everyday dreams

Now I look at you, Chad, and I see the man

Who held my heart and never let go of my hand

Twenty-three years of wearing this ring

Through the good and the bad and the changes they bring

You’ve been my shelter, you’ve been my rock

Steady and true when the hard times struck

Patient, protective, loving and kind

I’m so blessed to have you right here by my side

We’ve gone through so much since we said "I do"

But I never doubted the strength inside you

You always listen, you just understand

A calming voice and a guiding hand

Whenever the road gets a little too steep

You make me feel safe, you're the promise I keep

Twenty-three years of wearing this ring

Through the good and the bad and the changes they bring

You’ve been my shelter, you’ve been my rock

Steady and true when the hard times struck

Patient, protective, loving and kind

I’m so blessed to have you right here by my side

I’m thankful for every memory we’ve made

For the foundation of love that we carefully laid

This journey called life is a beautiful ride

And I look forward to tomorrow with you as my guide

Twenty-three years of wearing this ring

Through the good and the bad and the changes they bring

You’ve been my shelter, you’ve been my rock

Steady and true when the hard times struck

Patient, protective, loving and kind

Chad, I’m so blessed to have you right here by my side

Yeah, twenty-three years, and we've only begun

My high school sweetheart, my only one