Acoustic song written for a very special occasion
The FLUKES comprising of Martyn, Dave and Mike on ukes Richard on bass and Roger on percussion
A ukulele group complete with bass and percussion.
We grew from just a duo of Martyn & Peter recording during lockdowns to now with 2 more ukulele players and Bass and Percussion.
We play at various charity organisations/events and private parties. Peter is absent at the moment recovering from a stroke
Story behind the song
Wrote for my wife for our 50th Wedding Anniversary 2023
Lyrics
G Am F C x 2
Chorus:
G Am
Over Fifty years of lovin' you,
F C
Feels like we started this dance anew.
G Am
We've got a love that's tried and true,
F C C
Yeah over fifty years of loving you.
Verse 1:
G Am
For Over Fifty years of rockin' and rollin',
F C
We've been through it all, babe, and we're still rollin'.
G Am
From the good times to the bad,
F C C
We stuck together, and that's a fact.
Chorus:
Verse 2:
G Am
Weve shown the give and take of love,
F C
Riding high on the wings of a dove.
G Am
Through thick and thin, we've had each other's back,
F C C
We're living proof that true love can last.
Chorus:
G Am
Over Fifty years of lovin' you,
F C
Feels like we started this dance anew.
G Am
We've got a love that's tried and true,
F C C
Yeah over fifty years of loving you.
G Am F C
Bridge:
G Em
We've got a love, hotter than the blues,
Am F
It's got a rhythm and a beat it won't lose.
G Em
We're two hearts that beat as one,
Am F F
Our love will never come undone.
Verse 3:
G Am
For Over Fifty years of rockin' and rollin',
F C
We've been through it all, babe, and we're still goin'.
G Am
From the good times to the bad,
F C C
We stuck together, and Im so glad.
Chorus:
G Am
Over Fifty years of lovin' you,
F C
Feels like we started this dance anew.
G Am
We've got a love that's tried and true,
F C C
Yeah over fifty years of loving you.
Outro:
G Am
So here's to us, babe, and all we've shared,
F C
Our love is like a song that's never been aired.
G Am
Over fifty years of loving you.
F C C G
Let's keep on rockin', baby, / the way we do.
