James

It feels like it was only yesterday

Sitting on the neighbor's porch, watching the day

You were helping your family move through the door

I saw you and I knew what my heart was beating for

I playfully called you Mr. Clean right from the start

Not knowing you were moving straight into my heart

James, you are my rock, the ground I'm standing on

Patient, kind, and loving from the dusk until the dawn

A wonderful father, a loyal husband through and through

I raise my hands and thank the Lord for everything you do

My shelter and my sanctuary, where I will always stand

I am so deeply blessed to hold your hand

I remember those long nights in the living room glow

Playing Xbox basketball and football, taking it slow

Talking for hours as the midnight slipped away

Building up a love that grows stronger every day

And when the screen went dark and it was time to go

You took my hand in yours and gently walked me home

James, you are my rock, the ground I'm standing on

Patient, kind, and loving from the dusk until the dawn

A wonderful father, a loyal husband through and through

I raise my hands and thank the Lord for everything you do

My shelter and my sanctuary, where I will always stand

I am so deeply blessed to hold your hand

I truly appreciate the man that you've become

The caring, supportive light when the days are numb

For every sacrifice you make, for the grace you show

I want to make sure that your spirit always knows

You are the steady rhythm in the center of my chest

With you by my side, I am truly at rest

Oh James, you are my rock, the ground I'm standing on

Patient, kind, and loving from the dusk until the dawn

A wonderful father, a loyal husband through and through

I raise my hands and thank the Lord for everything you do

My shelter and my sanctuary, where I will always stand

From that neighbor's porch to forever, I'm holding your hand