From the recording Faith, Family & Freedom

Lyrics

Sunday morning, new church, new town
Alone in the back, I took my seat
Everything faded, couldn’t hear a sound
Emerald eyes, perfect smile, my heart forgot to beat

Twenty-yard line, summer heat
Our blanket down, Independence Day
Wondering if you were meant for me
Side by side, felt my freedom slipping away

From fireworks to forever on that Fourth of July
Your emerald eyes lit up my sky
From fireworks to forever, wondered if you were the one
My searching heart had just begun

Same field, same blanket, one year later
Diamond ring, hidden in my hand
Praying you’d say yes to forever
Hoping to be your forever man

From fireworks to forever on that Fourth of July
Your emerald eyes lit up my sky
From fireworks to forever, knew you were the one
My searching days were finally done

Thirty years of loving you
Your eyes still light my way
Your giving heart, so pure, so true
Love you more each day
After all these years, I still see
The girl who set my spirit free

From fireworks to forever on that Fourth of July
All this time your eyes lighting up my sky
From fireworks to forever, so blessed that you’re the one
Feels like our love story’s just begun
From fireworks to forever
Feels like we’ve just begun