[Verse 1 – Soft piano, gentle acoustic guitar] I still remember how you looked that night, Your eyes were dancing in the candlelight. You took my hand, and the world stood still, And somehow, darling, I can feel it still. We never needed diamonds or gold, Just two young hearts with a love to hold. And every dream that we ever knew, Somehow began and ended with you. [Pre-Chorus – Strings slowly rise] And if the stars should lose their light, If tomorrow never comes tonight, There’s one thing time can’t take away, The love we found along the way. [Chorus – Powerful, emotional vocals with soaring harmonies] When forever was ours, and the world was new, Every road I traveled led me back to you. Through the tears and the laughter, the sunshine and rain, I’d live every moment all over again. And when the years have faded, and the memories blur, I’ll still remember the way we were. Of all the things this heart has ever known, You were the love that made my world a home. [Verse 2 – Warm electric guitar joins] I hear your laughter in the summer breeze, I see your shadow underneath the trees. And every song that comes on the radio, Takes me somewhere only we would know. We made our promises beneath the moon, Believing time would never come too soon. But even seasons have to change, And nothing beautiful can stay the same. [Pre-Chorus – Building intensity] But if I had one wish tonight, I’d hold you close beneath that light. And whisper words I should have said, Before those golden days had fled. [Chorus – Full band, rich three-part harmonies] When forever was ours, and the world was new, Every road I traveled led me back to you. Through the tears and the laughter, the sunshine and rain, I’d live every moment all over again. And when the years have faded, and the memories blur, I’ll still remember the way we were. Of all the things this heart has ever known, You were the love that made my world a home. [Bridge – Music drops to piano, intimate and emotional] If I could turn back one single day, There’s not a word that I would change. I’d kiss you like the very first time, And thank the Lord that you were mine. And if this life should lead us far apart, You’ll always have a home inside my heart. Some loves may fade like the setting sun, But ours will shine when the day is done. [Final Chorus – Big emotional crescendo, soaring guitar, three-part harmonies] When forever was ours, and the world was new, Every dream worth dreaming started there with you. Through a thousand tomorrows, through joy and pain, I’d choose you, darling, all over again. And when the stars stop shining, and the night grows cold, I’ll carry your love wherever I go. Of all the things this heart has ever known, You were the love that made my world a home. [Outro – Soft piano, fading strings, whispered final line] And if forever is just a memory someday, I’ll still love you in that same old way. For all my life, through the laughter and tears… You’ll be my forever… Beyond the years.
