Name: Sweetly Sixteen
Duration: P00H04M02S
Description: I wrote this song as a sweet 16 birthday present for my daughter, Beth Anne. I changed the lyrics for Jeanette, when she turned 16--she was born in winter. My next rewrite will be for Mary, who was born in spring!

Sweetly Sixteen

from Beneath the Dove by Dylan McDonald

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I wrote this song as a sweet 16 birthday present for my daughter, Beth Anne. I changed the lyrics for Jeanette, when she turned 16--she was born in winter. My next rewrite will be for Mary, who was born in spring!

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Verse 1
Autumn leaves are turning
To welcome harvest time.
How precious were October joys, when
First we held the apple of our eye.

Pre-chorus
Baby dolls and pink bows,
And childhood innocence:
Not so long ago,
Brought so much happiness!

The candles burn so bright,
But I can only see:

Chorus
Sixteen…flames of love!
Sixteen…golden years from heaven above!
Sixteen…smiles so sweet and strong!

And joyful tears for all the graceful beauty
Unfolding as you grow, as you grow along.

Verse 2
Autumn colors spring forth,
Around the steps you take.
Patience, in the wider world you'll see
The place your prayerful guidance will make.

Pre-chorus
Classics, tea, and girlfriends,
With childlike innocence.
Steady, winds will blow,
So keep your confidence.

The candles burn so bright,
But I can only see:
Chorus
Sixteen…flames of love!
Sixteen…golden years from heaven above!
Sixteen…smiles so sweet and strong!

And joyful tears for all the graceful beauty
Unfolding as you grow, as you grow along.

Bridge
And all our pride and joy and love
We'll send with you,
As you grow, so sweetly, along.

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from Beneath the Dove, released March 14, 2013

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Welcome! We are a family with 13 children who enjoy sharing music with others. We offer music for all ages and occasions, specializing in traditional Irish, American Folk, Religious, and Original Music. Our performances also include Irish step dancing and audience sing-alongs. Thank you for visiting. God bless you! ... more

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