Lady Ish...
(Gentle acoustic guitar strums layered with warm bass)
Oh, yeah
It’s a brand new day, a golden sun
We celebrate the man, the only one
Listen now
Early in the morning, the birds begin to sing
I know today is special, it’s a bright and happy thing
We gathered all the people, we set the table wide
To honor Mr. Smart, with nothing left to hide
You’ve walked a steady path, you’ve chased away the rain
You’ve turned the heavy shadows into joy instead of pain
So stand up tall, my brother, the crown is yours today
We’re here to light the fire in a truly grand way
Oh, Mr. Smart, the year is plus one
Underneath the glory of the shining sun
With a heart full of gold and a spirit so free
You’re the best man that we’ll ever see
Sing it loud, let the rhythm take control
Celebrating life, reaching deep into the soul
Oh, Mr. Smart, the year is plus one
Today the celebration has only just begun
I look across the room and I see the pride I feel
For a man of your stature, whose friendship is so real
From sister for life, the bond is tied in knots
Through all of the seasons and all of the plots
You helped me find my footing when I was feeling small
You picked me up and dusted me whenever I would fall
So blow out every candle, make a wish that’s strong
We’re singing out your praises in this birthday song
Oh, Mr. Smart, the year is plus one
Underneath the glory of the shining sun
With a heart full of gold and a spirit so free
You’re the best man that we’ll ever see
Sing it loud, let the rhythm take control
Celebrating life, reaching deep into the soul
Oh, Mr. Smart, the year is plus one
Today the celebration has only just begun
Celebrate the grace, celebrate the light
Everything is looking so beautiful and bright
Raise a glass high, let the music flow
It’s a season of harvest, let your wisdom grow
From sister to brother, with love that remains
Breaking all the limits, breaking all the chains
Oh, Mr. Smart, the year is plus one
Underneath the glory of the shining sun
With a heart full of gold and a spirit so free
You’re the best man that we’ll ever see
Sing it loud, let the rhythm take control
Celebrating life, reaching deep into the soul
Oh, Mr. Smart, the year is plus one
Today the celebration has only just begun
Yeah, keep on shining, Mr. Smart
With all of my love, from the bottom of my heart
Plus one, year of the crown
Don’t you ever let your spirit get down
Blessings on blessings, year after year
We’re so glad that you are here
(Fade out with vibrant guitar melody)