Twenty Years

**(Verse 1)** The Christmas lights are shining bright, But my heart feels heavy tonight, Wrapped up in ribbons, they can't hide the tears, Thought we’d share this magic for years. You promised me the stars and snow, Now I’m left alone beneath mistletoe. **(Pre-Chorus)** I called your name through a winter’s chill, But all I got was silence; it gave me chills. **(Chorus)** Oh, these snowflakes fall like pieces of my heart, Each one whispers secrets tearing us apart. You were my wish upon a shooting star— Now I’m just collecting memories from afar. With every carol sung and every bell that rings, I’ll find my strength in the pain that stings. **(Verse 2)** Your voice lingers like an old sweet song, But deep down I know you’ve done me wrong. I found her picture hidden in your phone— A dagger wrapped in love that cut so close to home. **(Pre-Chorus)** But here by the fire, I'm starting to mend— With every ember's glow, I find a new friend. **(Chorus)** Oh, these snowflakes fall like pieces of my heart, Each one whispers secrets tearing us apart. You were my wish upon a shooting star— Now I’m just collecting memories from afar. With every carol sung and every bell that rings, I’ll find my strength in the pain that stings. **(Bridge)** So here’s to healing with each passing day— I’ll gather up the pieces and learn how to play. This heart may be shattered but it’s learning to beat— In the rhythm of hope where love finds its feet. **(Chorus)** Oh, these snowflakes fall like pieces of my heart, But watch me rise again; this is just the start. From ashes of sorrow to skies painted blue— I’ll dance with joy as I say goodbye to you! With every carol sung and every bell that rings— I'll stitch together dreams on angel wings. **(Outro)** So let those snowflakes fall; I'll wear them with pride— No more waiting for love that's hidden or denied. This Christmas might sting but next year I'll see — A girl who found her way back home... finally free.

(Verse 1) Twenty candles burning bright tonight Seems like just yesterday we were running through the halls Chasing fireflies in the fading light Now you’re standing tall, ready to give it your all (Chorus) Oh, this life it’s a wild ride, a country road we roam With twists and turns, and sunshine beaming down But through all the changes, know you’re never alone We'll keep picking each other up when we stumble, 'round and 'round (Verse 2) Remember sneaking out and running the streets of downtown Ding-dong-ditching all our neighbors, ran out of sight, never found We weren't afraid to dream, ready to explore Now you're stepping out, wanting so much more (Chorus) Oh, this life it’s a wild ride, a country road we roam With twists and turns, and sunshine beaming down But through all the changes, know you’re never alone We'll keep picking each other up when we stumble, 'round and 'round (Bridge) The pages keep turning, seasons come and go But the bond we share, it's a melody so sweet Don't be afraid to chase the things you’ve learned to grow Life's a dance, put on your boots and tap your dancing feet (Chorus) Oh, this life it’s a wild ride, a country road we roam With twists and turns, and sunshine beaming down But through all the changes, know you’re never alone We'll keep picking each other up when we stumble, 'round and 'round (Outro) Happy birthday, little sister, shine so bright and bold Here's to twenty years, adventure will soon unfold And remember, no matter where you may go You'll always have a place to call home And a love that continues to grow

(Upbeat intro with light synth and acoustic guitar) (Verse 1) Remember painting on the wall, we called it a masterpiece Tiny shoes around the house, chasing away all our doubts You with pigtails, a mischievous grin, where did the time begin? Climbing trees in the backyard sun, our childhood days had just begun (Chorus) Oh, sister, look at you now, with your head held high somehow The little girl I used to know, blossomed, put on quite a show From scraped knees to dreams so grand, you've held the world within your hand It's amazing, it's a sight to see, the person you were meant to be (Verse 2) Our secrets, whispered in the night, under a the moons dim light Dances in your bedroom mirror, songs we'd sing, crystal clear Awkward phases, giggles loud, always standing out from the crowd Learning lessons, big and small, watching you give your all (Chorus) Oh, sister, look at you now, with your head held high somehow The little girl I used to know, blossomed, put on quite a show From scraped knees to dreams so grand, you've held the world within your hand It's amazing, it's a sight to see, the woman you were meant to be (Bridge) Through all the changes, big and small, I've watched you grow, stand up tall A steady flame, forever bright, a shining star, my guiding light And sometimes I look back, you see, a part of youth is still with me That little girl that used to play, is a part of me today (Chorus) Oh, sister, look at you now, with your head held high somehow The little girl I used to know, blossomed, put on quite a show From scraped knees to dreams so grand, you've held the world within your hand It's amazing, it's a sight to see, the woman you were meant to be (Outro) Yeah, the woman you were meant to be, So happy that you’re family You’re the best, always and forever, My sister, always together (Music fades with final synth notes and a strum of acoustic guitar)

(Verse 1) Remember painting on the wall, we called it a masterpiece Tiny shoes around the house, chasing away all our doubts You with pigtails, a mischievous grin, where did the time begin? Climbing trees in the backyard sun, our childhood days had just begun (Chorus) Oh, sister, look at you now, with your head held high somehow The little girl I used to know, blossomed, put on quite a show From scraped knees to dreams so grand, you've held the world within your hand It's amazing, it's a sight to see, the person you were meant to be (Verse 2) Our secrets, whispered in the night, under a the moons dim light Dances in your bedroom mirror, songs we'd sing, crystal clear Awkward phases, giggles loud, always standing out from the crowd Learning lessons, big and small, watching you give your all (Chorus) Oh, sister, look at you now, with your head held high somehow The little girl I used to know, blossomed, put on quite a show From scraped knees to dreams so grand, you've held the world within your hand It's amazing, it's a sight to see, the woman you were meant to be (Bridge) Through all the changes, big and small, I've watched you grow, stand up tall A steady flame, forever bright, a shining star, my guiding light And sometimes I look back, you see, a part of youth is still with me That little girl that used to play, is a part of me today (Chorus) Oh, sister, look at you now, with your head held high somehow The little girl I used to know, blossomed, put on quite a show From scraped knees to dreams so grand, you've held the world within your hand It's amazing, it's a sight to see, the woman you were meant to be (Outro) Yeah, the woman you were meant to be, So happy that you’re family You’re the best, always and forever, My sister, always together

Met her at the neon moon, Friday night at half-past nine, She had a smile that could light up the darkest dive. We talked 'bout dreams and hometown tales, Two lost souls on different trails. Whiskey kisses under moonlit skies, Two hearts tangled, no alibis. Dancing shadows to a country tune, Falling in love way too soon. Summer nights turned into days, We got lost in love's sweet maze. From backroad drives to river bends, Wishing these moments would never end. Whiskey kisses under moonlit skies, Two hearts tangled, no alibis. Dancing shadows to a country tune, Falling in love way too soon. But seasons change, and so did we, Promises fade like autumn leaves. Now I sit here with this glass, Chasing memories of the past. Whiskey kisses under moonlit skies, Two hearts tangled, no goodbyes. Dancing shadows to a country tune, Fell in love, then lost too soon. Now every time I taste that rye, I remember those whiskey kisses and sigh.

Met her at the neon moon, Friday night at half-past nine, She had a smile that could light up the darkest dive. We talked 'bout dreams and hometown tales, Two lost souls on different trails. Whiskey kisses under moonlit skies, Two hearts tangled, no alibis. Dancing shadows to a country tune, Falling in love way too soon. Summer nights turned into days, We got lost in love's sweet maze. From backroad drives to river bends, Wishing these moments would never end. Whiskey kisses under moonlit skies, Two hearts tangled, no alibis. Dancing shadows to a country tune, Falling in love way too soon. But seasons change, and so did we, Promises fade like autumn leaves. Now I sit here with this glass, Chasing memories of the past. Whiskey kisses under moonlit skies, Two hearts tangled, no goodbyes. Dancing shadows to a country tune, Fell in love, then lost too soon. Now every time I taste that rye, I remember those whiskey kisses and sigh.

Met her at the county fair, under neon lights, She had a smile that could outshine the stars at night. We danced by the Ferris wheel, hearts spinning 'round, Lost in the music, lost in the sound. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. Summer nights turned into fall, leaves began to turn, But the fire in our hearts continued to burn. We'd sit by the lakeside, guitar in my hand, Singing our song, making our stand. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. Now years have gone by, but when the sun starts to fade, We still dance together to our favorite serenade. Hand in hand, heart to heart, nothing's ever changed, Our love's a melody that forever remains. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay.

Met her at the county fair, under neon lights, She had a smile that could outshine the stars at night. We danced by the Ferris wheel, hearts spinning 'round, Lost in the music, lost in the sound. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. Summer nights turned into fall, leaves began to turn, But the fire in our hearts continued to burn. We'd sit by the lakeside, guitar in my hand, Singing our song, making our stand. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. Now years have gone by, but when the sun starts to fade, We still dance together to our favorite serenade. Hand in hand, heart to heart, nothing's ever changed, Our love's a melody that forever remains. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay.

Met her at the county fair, under neon lights, She had a smile that could outshine the stars at night. We danced by the Ferris wheel, hearts spinning 'round, Lost in the music, lost in the sound. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. Summer nights turned into fall, leaves began to turn, But the fire in our hearts continued to burn. We'd sit by the lakeside, guitar in my hand, Singing our song, making our stand. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. Now years have gone by, but when the sun starts to fade, We still dance together to our favorite serenade. Hand in hand, heart to heart, nothing's ever changed, Our love's a melody that forever remains. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay.

Met her at the county fair, under neon lights, She had a smile that could outshine the stars at night. We danced by the Ferris wheel, hearts spinning 'round, Lost in the music, lost in the sound. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. Summer nights turned into fall, leaves began to turn, But the fire in our hearts continued to burn. We'd sit by the lakeside, guitar in my hand, Singing our song, making our stand. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. Now years have gone by, but when the sun starts to fade, We still dance together to our favorite serenade. Hand in hand, heart to heart, nothing's ever changed, Our love's a melody that forever remains. Oh, that sunset serenade, painted skies of pink and gold, Two hearts in harmony, a love story unfolds. With every strum and every sway, we found our own sweet way, In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay. In that sunset serenade, forever we will stay.

(Verse 1) Well, I grew up on the hard side of town, Where the whiskey ran deeper than the rivers around, Dad'd be sittin' there with a glass in his hand, Talkin' 'bout the days when he was a man. But the bottle took more than it ever gave, And I learned real quick how to be brave. (Chorus) I used to pray for him to find the light, But the darkness always pulled him deeper that night, A man he could've been, but a ghost he became, Caught between the love and the whiskey's shame. I don't blame him for the road he chose, But I still wonder where the man I loved goes. Now I'm just tryin' to stand tall, With a father who was lost to it all. (Verse 2) He'd wake up in the morning like nothin' had changed, But the pain in his eyes was still all the same, I saw him fight the demons in his mind, But the devil was the one he couldn't leave behind. I kept his memories close and his lessons too, But sometimes it's hard to know what to do. (Chorus) I used to pray for him to find the light, But the darkness always pulled him deeper that night, A man he could've been, but a ghost he became, Caught between the love and the whiskey's shame. I don't blame him for the road he chose, But I still wonder where the man I loved goes. Now I'm just tryin' to stand tall, With a father who was lost to it all. (Bridge) I still visit the old house, though it's fallin' apart, And I hear him in the silence, whisperin' from the dark, But I’ve made my peace with who he was, He was broken, but he taught me to love. (Chorus) I used to pray for him to find the light, But the darkness always pulled him deeper that night, A man he could've been, but a ghost he became, Caught between the love and the whiskey's shame. I don't blame him for the road he chose, But I still wonder where the man I loved goes. Now I'm just tryin' to stand tall, With a father who was lost to it all. (Outro) Well, I’ll keep holdin’ on to the good and the bad, 'Cause even broken, he was the best dad I had.

(Verse 1) Sunrise paints the Rockies gold, a view I wake up to now Traded fireflies and crickets, for mountain peaks that bow Remember porch swing talks we’d share, beneath the Tennessee sky Now we're miles and maps apart, but sister, you’re always nigh (Verse 2) I catch the wind and whisper stories, across the plains to you Of snowy trails and starry nights, and dreams I'm chasing through You tell me tales of blooming flowers, and the sweet southern rain We're living different chapters now, but our hearts still feel the same (Chorus) 'Cause distance ain't a river wide, that can tear us far apart It’s just a little bend in the road, for a sister’s beating heart We might not share the same backyard, or hear the same ol' song But our roots run deep in common ground, where we both belong (Verse 3) This mountain air it fills my lungs, with a freedom I can’t deny But sometimes I still close my eyes, and picture you standing by I see that smile, I hear your laugh, the way you know me best A comfort I can always find, even with this test (Verse 4) So keep on blooming down in Dixie, beneath that southern sun I'll keep climbing these high peaks, until the day my work is done And we'll meet again on either side, of that winding dusty road Two sisters linked by love and faith, a story yet untold. (Chorus) 'Cause distance ain't a river wide, that can tear us far apart It’s just a little bend in the road, for a sister’s beating heart We might not share the same backyard, or hear the same ol' song But our roots run deep in common ground, where we both belong (Outro) Yeah, our roots run deep in common ground, where we both belong Colorado and Tennessee, sisters forever strong.