David

The sun comes up and we head outside

Walking the dirt roads side by side

Out on the farm, just you and me

That’s where I always want to be

You know the land and you know the way

We spend our time out in the day

David, you taught me how to stand

With a quiet strength and a gentle hand

You’ve got a heart so sweet and kind

The most loving soul I could ever find

You wrap your arms around this family

Keeping us safe, standing strong and free

Tender and true, a guiding light

Watching over us through the night

Yeah, your love is a steady shield

Just like the fences on these open fields

Every memory that I hold dear

Is out in the breeze with you right here

Working the ground or just standing still

Looking out over the rolling hill

You never ask for a single thing

Just the peace that your loved ones bring

A soft spoken word and a patient smile

Making the hard days all worthwhile

You’ve got a heart so sweet and kind

The most loving soul I could ever find

You wrap your arms around this family

Keeping us safe, standing strong and free

Tender and true, a guiding light

Watching over us through the night

Yeah, your love is a steady shield

Just like the fences on these open fields

When the storms roll in and the winds blow cold

You are the anchor that we hold

Protecting the ones that you love the most

From the front porch steps to the furthest post

David, your care is a spoken vow

I saw it back then, and I feel it now

You’ve got a heart so sweet and kind

The most loving soul I could ever find

You wrap your arms around this family

Keeping us safe, standing strong and free

Tender and true, a guiding light

Watching over us through the night

Yeah, your love is a steady shield

Thank you, Dad, for the care you yield

Out here on these open fields