Song Description
This song was written as a tribute to the life of Bradford C. White, Jennifer's father, and given as a gift to him on his 80th birthday, March 13, 2008.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Jazz - Swing |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Endearing |
| Subject |
Father, Life |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
EIGHTY SUMMERS
Ac 2008 Music & Lyrics Jimmy Sferes & Jennifer White
Born the youngest son of a humble man
And a little bitty woman who'd always take a stand
Of right and wrong they taught him well
A simple kindness that silence tells
Conscience led him to a distant land
Where one young soldier lent healing hand
And then home again, well it's love at first sight
On that spring day when he met his wife
CHORUS
Gardens planted children grown
We're so grateful for the love he's sown
So many touched by all he did
In eighty summers of a life well lived
With laughter shared and music played
He found them homes day after day
A gentle father, a loyal friend
Our love for him will never ever end
CHORUS