Oh, the years have passed

This song is about the years we has put behind us.
The sun comes up on Carolina shores, and a brand new day begins I’m awake before the birds, just thinkin’ on my sins The smell of coffee fills the air, a quiet, peaceful sound Just the birds a-singin’ hymns, on this holy ground Out here on the back porch, a grateful man I’ve grown to be Feelin’ blessed with every breath, as the Lord looks over me

(Chorus) Oh, the years have passed, dear Jesus, like the tide rolls to the shore But the memories I carry, they’re with me evermore My days of military service are long ago, but I still feel the pride Every time I see a marine or sailor, walkin’ by my side And I pray to God to keep us safe from the enemy’s cruel hand Protectin’ all our freedom, here in this blessed land

(Verse 2) The world gets loud, the day gets long, but a man can find his peace Down where the river meets the sound, and the worries all release I’ve seen the blue ridge mountains, the rivers runnin’ cold and deep And the sun rise on the ocean, secrets that the waters keep This land has a strength all its own, in every tree and stone A kind of power that reminds me that I’m never truly alone