You’re the voice that cuts through all the noise, Not afraid to tell the truth, not afraid to make a choice. You stand steady when the winds come strong, And somehow you help me keep moving on. Some friends fade when the storms roll in, But you’re the shelter I find again. You’re like the river rolling steady and wide, Like prairie rain in the heat of July. Strong enough to carry, gentle when you stay, You wash the doubt and the fear away. And I count my blessings every day— For a friend like you who won’t walk away. We’ve laughed ’til the night turned into dawn, We’ve prayed through the days when hope felt gone. You’ve got a way of bringing folks along, Turning quiet thoughts into a country song. Some folks cheer just to say they did, But you lift me up with the life you live. You’re like the river rolling steady and wide, Like prairie rain in the heat of July. Strong enough to carry, gentle when you stay, You wash the doubt and the fear away. And I count my blessings every day— For a friend like you who won’t walk away. When the plans fall apart and the road gets tough, You’ve got the grit to say, “Enough’s enough.” You stand beside us, come what may, With a steady hand and a stronger faith. Not just words, but the life you show, That kind of strength helps the whole world grow. You’re like the river rolling steady and wide, Like prairie rain in the heat of July. Strong enough to carry, gentle when you stay, You wash the doubt and the fear away. And I count my blessings every day— For a friend like you who won’t walk away. Through the heartbreak, through the fight, You’ve got my back and you hold it tight. Not many in this world can say, They’ve got a friend who loves that way. You’re like the river rolling steady and wide, Like prairie rain in the heat of July. Strong enough to carry, gentle when you stay, You wash the doubt and the fear away. I thank the Lord for the gift you are, A steady light and a guiding star. And I’ll treasure this truth come what may I’ve got a friend who won’t walk away. Yeah, I thank the Lord for a friend like you… Faithful and true.
