We celebrated my parents' 60th anniversary today and I was with all five of my brothers (no sisters in my family) for the first time in some 35 years! As part of the hootenanny, my brother Dave and I (the two in the middle in this photo) composed a song for Mom and Dad - The Ballad of Bill and Mary, which can be heard on youtube here.
A grand time was had by all. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who took part!
The Ballad of Bill and Mary
Happy 60th Anniversary!
by Dave and Dan Trabue
1. ‘Long about 60 years ago, a story began that just grows and grows
It’s an old love story that you hear every day
Boy meets girl, she’s a tiny little thing, Girl meets boy, he makes her heart sing
And they got married in the usual way
Chorus:
Bill and Mary, such a perfect life
He’s her lovin’ husband, she’s his ever-lovin’ wife…
2. Holding hands and riding bikes, give a little kiss, if they like
It’s an old love story that you hear every day
Then in 1900 and 51, they gave birth to their very first son
He’s a little buckaroo, and they call him “Dave”
3. Thirteen more years and five more boys, each one is a bundle of joy
It’s an old love story that you hear every day
Dennis, Doug, Dwight, Dan and Dale, raised them up right, kept them out of jail
Or at least most of the time, anyway
Chorus:
4. Playing with kids and going to camps, travelin’ all around in that dang microvan
It’s an old love story that you hear every day
Taking pictures and flying planes, raising kids and raising Cain
The good times they are here to stay
5. Take them to church and send them to school,
Take ‘em sledding in the winter when the weather turns cool
It’s an old love story that you hear every day
Doug and Dwight and Dan got lucky, they all ended up in Kentucky
And the rest all moved off, to Californi-ay
Chorus:
6. Now life just keeps getting sweeter all the time
The grandkids called, and they’re all doing fine
It’s an old love story that you hear every day
Their life’s been carrying on forever, and they love growing older together
It’s an old love story, but you don’t hear much about it these days
Chorus:
Bill and Mary, such a perfect life
He’s her lovin’ husband, she’s his ever-lovin’ wife…
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Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad.
6 comments:
First, many happy returns to your Mom and Dad, Dan. My parents just celebrated 55 years this past March, and it's my fondest wish they make it to 60.
Second, I hope your parents understand how fortunate they are to have such attentive children - willing to write a song about and for them!
Finally, I hope all is well for and with you and all your family - your brothers, your wife and children, your parents.
Thanks, thanks and thanks, Geoffrey.
We're doing as well as anyone could hope for.
Six of you!?! Mercy! I had four boys and thought I had it rough! Y'all turned out to be a handsome bunch and I'm sure Momma and Daddy are proud as can be of all of you!
The song is a lovely tribute and a priceless remembrance for your folks I'm sure.
Wish them a most blessed anniversary for me.
One of your brothers has a beard that is way more beardy than yours.
Are you going to let him show you up?
Thanks, Rocky and John. I rather dig the braided beard my Brother Denny has, my family wouldn't go for it.
a beautiful day! congratuations and many blessings for your parents.
wow! they must be pretty amazing with all those boys!
thanks for sharing your joy!
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