The Gift - Words and Music by Laura Hayes

She rode a bareback pony from a very early age, she loved to ride, feel the wind on her face. Her daddy taught her everything she knew, about how to sit a horse and how to stay true. He said I sat tall in this saddle back many, many years when I was just a young boy still wet behind the ears…Now I give it to you, for wherever you may roam. Put this saddle on your pony and she’ll always lead you home.

Chorus ~ This is a gift from me to you, to remind you of where you are from. Use it well, then pass it on, the memories just keep adding up. ~

She would sing to him from the day he was born, she planted the love of music and song. She nurtured his talent and when he’d grown, she cried a mother’s tears the day he went out on his own. She said I’ve had this guitar nearly all my days and I played it for you when you were just a babe. Now I give it to you, and if you ever feel alone…Play this guitar and it will always take you home.

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They grew up together, rode the same school bus, shared their lives and fell in love. When the day had come to say I do, his daddy said I have something special for you. Your Momma wore this ring with pride, from our wedding day till the day she died. She wanted you to give it to a girl of your own. Put this ring on her finger and together build a home.

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Memories, like stars in the sky. A million to count, but some shine more bright. They linger in our hearts and our minds. Never to fade with the passage of time. Never to fade away with the passage of time.