The Wings They Gave Me

Lyrics

(Verse 1) When I was small and the world seemed wide, I dreamed of mountains beyond the sky, I stumbled often, I lost my way, But someone reached out every day. They held the lantern through storm and rain, They soothed my heart when I felt the pain, They gave their strength so I could grow, Long before I would ever know. (Pre-Chorus) While I was wishing on distant stars, They carried burdens and hidden scars, Building a bridge with their loving hands, So I could cross to enchanted lands. (Chorus) Oh, remember the hearts that lifted you high, The hands that taught you to reach for the sky, The ones who stood strong when the road was steep, Who planted the dreams that your soul would keep. For every mountain you've learned to climb, Was built on their courage, their hope, their time, So when your wings catch the morning light, Take care of the ones who helped you take flight. (Verse 2) Now I can soar where the eagles glide, Above the valleys, the rivers wide, But every cloud and every star, Reminds me of who they truly are. The quiet heroes behind the scene, The loving hearts few have ever seen, They gave up pieces of their own sky, So I could learn how to fly. (Pre-Chorus) And though the years may gently pass, Like autumn leaves upon the grass, The love they gave still lights the way, A golden song that will always stay. (Chorus) Oh, remember the hearts that lifted you high, The hands that taught you to reach for the sky, The ones who stood strong when the road was steep, Who planted the dreams that your soul would keep. For every mountain you've learned to climb, Was built on their courage, their hope, their time, So when your wings catch the morning light, Take care of the ones who helped you take flight. (Bridge) One day the seasons will softly change, The world will turn and rearrange, And those who carried you all along, May need your strength to carry on. So hold them close, don't let them stand alone, For every seed of love they've sown, Returns like spring after winter's snow, In the kindness that we show. (Final Chorus) Oh, remember the hearts that lifted you high, The hands that taught you to reach for the sky, The ones who gave all they had to give, So you could dream, so you could live. And when you stand on the highest peak, With the whole wide world beneath your feet, Turn around and let your gratitude shine bright, For the ones who gave you your wings for flight. (Finale) (Orchestral swell) (with choir) They gave us wings... They gave us hope... They gave us love beyond measure... So let us be The sheltering tree, For them... now and forever. And together we'll soar... beyond the mountains... beyond the stars.