SeventyOne Years of Grace

In the heart of July seventy-five

We met on the Avenue, where dreams come alive

Revco Drugs was our special place

Where I first saw your charming face

Driving those trucks, your passion so true

Since a child on your dad's lap, it grew

Westland's roads knew your name

Your love for the wheel never tamed

Happy birthday, dear Ronnie, my love

You're the one I've been dreaming of

Seventy-one years of grace

In your heart, I've found my place

With a popsicle stand, you made your start

Entrepreneurial dreams filled your heart

Even as a child, you wanted more

A vision of life you couldn't ignore

March eighth, nineteen eighty, we said I do

Through the years, our love only grew

Together we've walked this winding road

In each other's arms, we've found our abode

Happy birthday, dear Ronnie, my love

You're the one I've been dreaming of

Seventy-one years of grace

In your heart, I've found my place

Fishing and hunting, your joys so bright

With family close, your spirit takes flight

In every cast and every hunt

Your love for life is so upfront

Looking forward to the years ahead

With love that's grown, never misled

From nineteen to now, our bond so strong

In your arms, I know where I belong

Happy birthday, dear Ronnie, my love

You're the one I've been dreaming of

Seventy-one years of grace

In your heart, I've found my place

Through the seasons, our love will stay

In your eyes, I find my way

Ronnie, my heart is forever yours

In this life, our love endures