[Verse] Fifty years I’ve seen and more Finally I know the score To whom I bow to whom I sing The gift of love the joy they bring [Verse 2] No less than chance or fleeting day Beyond the thrill that fades away Waking from those distant dreams Lost innocence in flowing streams [Chorus] Awake and rise from shadows past Rebirth on paths where futures cast Grateful heart now knows the tune Love's sweet melody in bloom [Verse 3] Fifty years and counting still Grateful for love's gentle thrill No longer bound by brief delight I see the dawn breaking the night [Chorus] Awake and rise from shadows past Rebirth on paths where futures cast Grateful heart now knows the tune Love's sweet melody in bloom [Bridge] Troubled dreams fade in the light Innocence lost found in sight Thank you for the strength to stand Love's sweet blessing hand in hand
