Ben

I was ready to walk away, but you grabbed my arm

Spun me right around and turned on the charm

Planted our first kiss, then you spun me back

I tried to play it cool, keep my heart on track

But I took one step and tripped on my own two feet

You left me weak in the knees, knocked me off my beat

Oh, Benny boo boo, you're my adventurous kind

A crazy, protective, smart ass who gives me peace of mind

We’ve written four chapters of this love story, it's true

And I can't wait to start chapter five here with you

Through the rough and the tough, every Sunday afternoon

I’ll be loving you till they drive Buicks to the moon

From floating down Raystown, just drifting along

To the shed making sawdust, where we both belong

Ocean City, Maryland, and that sand Jesus face

That somehow keeps following you all over the place

From the lights of the Yankees game, catching a run

To standing by Mama and Pap’s grave in the sun

You held my hand through the sorrow and the grace

Showing your soft side in a quiet, sacred place

Oh, Benny boo boo, you're my adventurous kind

A crazy, protective, smart ass who gives me peace of mind

We’ve written four chapters of this love story, it's true

And I can't wait to start chapter five here with you

Through the rough and the tough, every Sunday afternoon

I’ll be loving you till they drive Buicks to the moon

Through the hell that the kids put us through on the way

To the sweet grandsons' giggles that brighten our day

I remember our first night living together, feeling so right

And coming home from Steel Quarter Century that night

I wrapped my arms around your neck, wouldn't let you go

Almost choked you out just to let my love show

Oh, Benny boo boo, you're my adventurous kind

A crazy, protective, smart ass who gives me peace of mind

We’ve written four chapters of this love story, it's true

And I can't wait to start chapter five here with you

Yeah, I'll hold you so tight, not a moment too soon

And I’ll be loving you till they drive Buicks to the moon