Ethel

Ethel, you’ve got a spirit that is always pouring out

Encouraging the weary, of that there is no doubt

If somebody is hurting, you’re the first one on the track

I’ve seen you gladly give away the shirt right off your back

You lift up the heavy-hearted, you help them to be whole

Watching you love on people brings a joy into my soul

So I’m giving you your flowers while you yet live

For every single sacrifice and all the love you give

Oh, thank you, sister Ethel, for the light you always shine

I want the world to know I love this sister of mine

I’m handing you your roses, let the petals fall around

For the kindest, giving spirit that I have ever found

I think back to my childhood, when you used to babysit

Me and a couple nieces, we were always full of it

When bedtime finally came around, we didn't want to sleep

We'd talk and play up in the bed, a giggling, tangled heap

You'd come in and whip our butts, you wouldn't take no slack

Now I tell you "Try it now!" and you just laugh right back

So I’m giving you your flowers while you yet live

For every single sacrifice and all the love you give

Oh, thank you, sister Ethel, for the light you always shine

I want the world to know I love this sister of mine

I’m handing you your roses, let the petals fall around

For the kindest, giving spirit that I have ever found

You are funny, you are loving, you're a blessing through and through

I don't know where I would be without a helping hand from you

Hearing you laugh so hard today, it always makes me smile

I want to celebrate your grace and praise you for a while

I'm lifting up my voice right now to make the message clear

I appreciate you, Ethel, and I'm grateful you are here

Yes, I’m giving you your flowers while you yet live!

For every single sacrifice and all the love you give!

Oh, thank you, sister Ethel, for the light you always shine

I want the world to know I love this sister of mine

I’m handing you your roses, let the spirit testify

I'll be thankful for you, Ethel, till the day I die!