(Gentle acoustic guitar arpeggios, soft percussion, warm atmospheric keys)
Oh, listen to the rhythm of the heart
We are here to celebrate the bond that stays strong
From Shadrick and Brendah, to all the friends we love
Let the Rumba flow, like a river of gold
Life is a journey, and the road can be long
But with true friends, we are dancing to the song
Shadrick Mwaba and Brendah, walking hand in hand
Supporting every step, across this beautiful land
We look back at the years, we look at where we stand
Your loyalty is the treasure, a gift so grand
Oh, beautiful friendship, like a melody so sweet
Keeping us steady, through the bitter and the heat
We raise a glass today, to the love that never fades
In the sunshine of your heart, we rest in the shades
Yes, friendship is the crown, that we wear with so much pride
With you by our side, there is nowhere left to hide
Now let the music call, the names of those we hold
Ernest and Racheal, stories waiting to be told
TTK and Claribel, shining ever bright
Joshua and Bridget, bringing us the light
Jonathan and Nsumi, you are family through and through
Stuward and Judy, we celebrate the bond with you
Oh, beautiful friendship, like a melody so sweet
Keeping us steady, through the bitter and the heat
We raise a glass today, to the love that never fades
In the sunshine of your heart, we rest in the shades
Yes, friendship is the crown, that we wear with so much pride
With you by our side, there is nowhere left to hide
Moxford and Lydia, thank you for the care
Odia and Ruth, the memories we share
The Harri’s in the house, always standing tall
Maybin and Alice, you answer every call
Joshua and Racheal, with spirits so kind
A better set of friends, we could never hope to find
(Instrumentation swells, hypnotic Sebene guitar solo begins)
Chikoni and Precious, Elijah and Margaret too
Jediah and Chalwe, we give our love to you
Through the changing seasons, through the ups and the lows
Our brotherhood is a river that forever flows
(Guitar mastery, gentle syncopated rhythm)
Oh, beautiful friendship, like a melody so sweet
Keeping us steady, through the bitter and the heat
We raise a glass today, to the love that never fades
In the sunshine of your heart, we rest in the shades
Yes, friendship is the crown, that we wear with so much pride
With you by our side, there is nowhere left to hide
It is a celebration, a dance of the soul
Shadrick and Brendah, you make us feel whole
Every name that we spoke, is a star in the sky
Our friendship is timeless, it will never, never die
Keep the rhythm going, keep the love alive
In this golden friendship, we continue to thrive
(Fade out with melodic guitar picking)