
βThe Bookstore Bell and Twenty-Three Yearsβ
Classic Country Β· FreeCustomSong Original
I remember the chime on that bookstore door
And the very first time that our eyes ever met
There among the pages and the verses on the shelves
Was a beautiful moment I'll never forget
I saw your gentle spirit and your quiet kind of light
I knew right then and there that God had got it right
ChorusOh, Julia, you have such a loving heart
Putting everyone else ahead from the start
You gave your whole life to your family and the Lord
Singing beautifully for Jesus, a voice I adore
And even when the seasons get heavy and hard
You still love me, Julia, with all of your heart
Verse 2Itβs been twenty-three years of walking this road
Sharing the blessings and sharing the load
I know I ain't perfect, I stumble and fall
But you offer me grace to cover it all
Through all of my struggles, you stay by my side
My beautiful wife, my comfort and guide
ChorusOh, Julia, you have such a loving heart
Putting everyone else ahead from the start
You gave your whole life to your family and the Lord
Singing beautifully for Jesus, a voice I adore
And even when the seasons get heavy and hard
You still love me, Julia, with all of your heart
BridgePlease forgive me for my shortcomings, the times I fall short
When the waters get rough, you're my safest port
I love you completely, with all that I am
I'm so proud to be the man holding your hand
Final ChorusOh, Julia, you have such a loving heart
Putting everyone else ahead from the start
You gave your whole life to your family and the Lord
Singing beautifully for Jesus, a voice I adore
And even when the seasons get heavy and hard
I will always love you, with all of my heart
Yes, I will always love you, with all of my heart