Bill and Jean Moody

banjo, fiddle, mixed vocals, and some violin, A song honoring two friends who work to honor theirs

(Verse 1)
Back in the winter of seventy-six, the world was in a spin
The Raiders took the victory while the stadium closed in
"A Star Is Born" was on the screen, and Wonder Woman flew
But the greatest story ever told was just beginning for you
From the rolling hills of Indiana, a wanderer set his sights
A hippie chasing stories through the long Alaskan nights
But someone asked a question that changed the traveler's soul
He found the Truth in Jesus and it finally made him whole.
(Verse 2)
While Bill was on the highway, there was a girl in Vermont clay
Raised up on a dairy farm where the morning light would stay
Jean, you grew up grounded, with the goodness of the earth
The Savior tilled your spirit and showed you what you’re worth
The wanderer met the farm girl, and the wandering reached its end
A perfect fit by Heaven’s hand, a partner and a friend
Bill brought the road and stories, Jean brought the grace and soil
And they built a life of beauty out of love and sacred toil.
(Chorus)
So here’s to Bill and Jean, forty-nine years of the light
Through the stories of the morning and the tears within the night
William, with the stubborn grace and the fishing line in hand
Jean, who sets the table for every soul across the land
You didn’t just build a family, you planted seeds of peace
And the harvest of your kindness is a song that will not cease.
(Bridge)
Some call him William, and they listen to the tales
Of a God who never leaves us when our own strength fails
Some see Jean and see the flesh of grace upon the floor
Serving up a bounty so that no one’s hungry anymore
And then there are the nuggets, the treasures of your name
Joanna, Suzanna, and Luke carry the flame
They walk with your character, they talk with your heart
The best of you both is the gift that they impart.
(Guitar Solo / Instrumental Break)
(Verse 3)
Forty-nine years of walking, but you never walked alone
The Companion that Bill found in Alaska made your house a home
Jean, you’ve been the vision, the mission, and the root
And all of us are grateful to be tasting of the fruit
They say that Bill was lucky, and we know that to be true
But the world is much more lucky just for having both of you.
(Outro)
God bless you and keep you, as the celebration nears
For the joys and the living and the salt of the tears
We call you our friends, and the heavens know it too
The world is a better place because of Bill and Jean Moody.
Happy 49th Anniversary.
(Fade out)

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(Verse 1) Back in the winter of seventy-six, the world was in a spin The Raiders took the victory while the stadium closed in "A Star Is Born" was on the screen, and Wonder Woman flew But the greatest story ever told was just beginning for you From the rolling hills of Indiana, a wanderer set his sights A hippie chasing stories through the long Alaskan nights But someone asked a question that changed the traveler's soul He found the Truth in Jesus and it finally made him whole. (Verse 2) While Bill was on the highway, there was a girl in Vermont clay Raised up on a dairy farm where the morning light would stay Jean, you grew up grounded, with the goodness of the earth The Savior tilled your spirit and showed you what you’re worth The wanderer met the farm girl, and the wandering reached its end A perfect fit by Heaven’s hand, a partner and a friend Bill brought the road and stories, Jean brought the grace and soil And they built a life of beauty out of love and sacred toil. (Chorus) So here’s to Bill and Jean, forty-nine years of the light Through the stories of the morning and the tears within the night William, with the stubborn grace and the fishing line in hand Jean, who sets the table for every soul across the land You didn’t just build a family, you planted seeds of peace And the harvest of your kindness is a song that will not cease. (Bridge) Some call him William, and they listen to the tales Of a God who never leaves us when our own strength fails Some see Jean and see the flesh of grace upon the floor Serving up a bounty so that no one’s hungry anymore And then there are the nuggets, the treasures of your name Joanna, Suzanna, and Luke carry the flame They walk with your character, they talk with your heart The best of you both is the gift that they impart. (Guitar Solo / Instrumental Break) (Verse 3) Forty-nine years of walking, but you never walked alone The Companion that Bill found in Alaska made your house a home Jean, you’ve been the vision, the mission, and the root And all of us are grateful to be tasting of the fruit They say that Bill was lucky, and we know that to be true But the world is much more lucky just for having both of you. (Outro) God bless you and keep you, as the celebration nears For the joys and the living and the salt of the tears We call you our friends, and the heavens know it too The world is a better place because of Bill and Jean Moody. Happy 49th Anniversary. (Fade out)

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