Young newly weds
You started in 1951
And 55 years later
You’re still having fun

You’ve used the brains in your head
And worn out your shoes
You’ve done it all together
Picking a path that was smooth

You’ve been through the good times
You’ve been through the bad
But always there was
A smile to be had

You’ve been through sickness
And enjoyed your health
You started out poor
And have finished with wealth

Throughout the years
You’ve had so much fun
Some times it has rained
But, mostly there has been sun

Your 55 years together
And long happiness, too
We all follow your example
when we say “I do”

Three children you’ve raised
Seven grandchildren, too
But none of them like
To be told what to do

You’ve guided your clan
Some near and some far
At times, we’ve fallen flat
Other times, risen like a star

Mistakes we have made
big disappointments, too
But through it all you were there
To say, “I love you”

Some might say at your age
You should be dearly departed
But we all know
You are just getting started

At this point in life
There is no slowing down
We’re celebrating a mile stone
Not a sun down

Folks, you’ll still move mountains
So…