Not Tonight, But Forever

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Kansas City lights were low A crowded room, a band played slow I asked you for a dance that night You smiled and told me, "Not tonight" But we kept talking, hour on hour 'Bout life and faith, that quiet power [Chorus] And you've been my hope, you've been my strength Through every mile and every length A steady grace, a guiding hand When I was weak, you helped me stand Oh, all these years I clearly see That love came dancing back to me [Verse 2] A year of letters, miles apart Long-distance dreams to keep the heart Then vows we made, a road we'd share Forty-three years of answered prayer Susan, your faith became my own The brightest light I've ever known [Chorus] And you've been my hope, you've been my strength Through every mile and every length A steady grace, a guiding hand When I was weak, you helped me stand Oh, all these years I clearly see That love came dancing back to me [Bridge] A mother's arms, a grandma's song The kind of love that carries on Great-grandbabies know your name And Susan, dear, you're still my flame [Verse 3] So here's my song, no big surprise Just gratitude behind these eyes For every morning, every storm Your optimism kept me warm Susan, I'd cross those miles again To meet you, love, and dance back then [Chorus] 'Cause you're my hope, you're still my strength Through every mile and every length A steady grace, a guiding hand Still by my side, still where I stand Oh, all these years I clearly see That love came dancing back to me [Outro] So take my hand, let's dance tonight The way we should've, in that light My faith, my hope, my whole life through— Susan, it's always been you.