Emily

I still see you walking out of Gambrell Hall

Stepping 'cross that bridge, catching the light

Beautiful and brilliant, you had it all

I knew right then I had to get this right

It took four tries just to hear you say yes

But I was never gonna walk away

Funny, kind, and helpful, I was truly blessed

My favorite author writing out our days

Thirty-six years and four beautiful kids

Five different moves, just look at what we did

Two career changes and ten books ago

Emily, I need to let you know

I wouldn't change a single page we turned

With every passing year, my heart still burns

Flew you out to Italy beneath the summer sun

Nonna took one look and whispered, "She is the one"

I had a private dinner set in Charleston for the night

But my hands were shaking, I was holding on too tight

So right after the Carolina-Clemson game

I couldn't wait tomorrow just to change your name

I dropped down on one knee right then and there

To promise you a lifetime of my care

Thirty-six years and four beautiful kids

Five different moves, just look at what we did

Two career changes and ten books ago

Emily, I need to let you know

I wouldn't change a single page we turned

With every passing year, my heart still burns

If I could change one thing, I'd meet you sooner in this life

Just to have a little longer with you as my wife

But honestly, if I had found you back then

You wouldn't have chosen me out of all those men

You made me become the man I needed to be

To earn your tender love, to deserve you next to me

Thirty-six years and four beautiful kids

Five different moves, just look at what we did

Two career changes and ten books ago

Emily, I need to let you know

I wouldn't change a single page we turned

With every passing year, my heart still burns

You made me who I am, it's plain to see

And I will always love you, Emily