Worn Workbench, Guiding Hand

Lyrics

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[Verse 1]
Old oak standing, weathered and tall
Seen the seasons rise and fall
Whispered secrets to the breeze
Sheltered generations 'neath its leaves
Today, a new chapter starts to bloom
Chasing shadows from the afternoon
With a small hand in mine, firm and true
Ready for the work we're gonna do

[Chorus]
My father's hand, strong and kind
Guiding little fingers, leaving marks behind
On the old oak tree, where stories meet
A timeless promise, bittersweet
Initials carved, forever bound
In the heartwood deep within the ground
A simple symbol, pure and deep
Secrets the family oak will keep

[Verse 2]
The sharp knife glinted, catching the light
A trembling line, then just right
A 'D' for Daddy, a 'J' for Joy
A moment captured, girl and boy
Her eyes wide with wonder, soft and bright
As the bark gave way to morning light
A new name etched beside the old
A precious tale, truly told

[Chorus]
My father's hand, strong and kind
Guiding little fingers, leaving marks behind
On the old oak tree, where stories meet
A timeless promise, bittersweet
Initials carved, forever bound
In the heartwood deep within the ground
A simple symbol, pure and deep
Secrets the family oak will keep

[Bridge]
Years will turn, the tree will grow
But these carved memories, everyone will know
A bond of blood, and earth, and time
A father's love, forever sublime

[Chorus]
My father's hand, strong and kind
Guiding little fingers, leaving marks behind
On the old oak tree, where stories meet
A timeless promise, bittersweet
Initials carved, forever bound
In the heartwood deep within the ground
A simple symbol, pure and deep
Secrets the family oak will keep

[Outro]
Yeah, a simple symbol, strong and deep
Secrets the family oak will always keep.
In the heart of the old oak tree.