Happy places

Lyrics

Way back in college, you had your eye on me, You said I looked right past you, but fate had plans to be. Ten years side-by-side, behind the TV screen, Working through the long days, building up a dream. Then fifteen years ago, I finally made the call, Asked you out for coffee—and that was the start of it all. Early on, you cooked that special meatloaf dinner for two, And right then I knew my heart belonged to you. ​(Chorus) Through thick and thin, you’ve been my steady ground, The greatest love and joy that I have ever found. From the laughter to the tears, in everything we do, Carla, my foundation is a life shared with you. ​(Verse 2) We hit our goal in Vegas, twenty times under the lights, And spent seven peaceful days beneath Jamaica’s warm nights. When I ran for city council, and stood as mayor of this town, You were right beside me, holding my world down. Every high and every low, every step along the way, Your love gave me strength to face another day. ​(Chorus) Through thick and thin, you’ve been my steady ground, The greatest love and joy that I have ever found. From the laughter to the tears, in everything we do, Carla, my foundation is a life shared with you. ​(Bridge) Now up at Mouse River Park, we’ve found our happy place, A quiet little cabin with time and open space. Watching hummingbirds flutter, riding bikes in the sun, Still traveling the world, knowing our adventure’s just begun. ​(Outro) We’re gonna grow old together, right where we belong, Hand in hand forever, right where we started our song. My foundation to happiness, my whole life through... Carla, I love you.