Words by Mark L Berry and Music by Matt Pierce
Performed by Matt Pierce
Lyrics
(verse 1)
Shannon asked me what I’m grateful for
While we were sitting on the beach
The way she smiled it infected me
Her face was well within my reach
So I brushed her cheek
And pushed back her hair
And said I’m grateful that we met
I know your dreams
They will take you far
But life is long
So please don’t fret
Our paths may be just crossing now
Our lives touching for a kiss
Go forth and live your best life
There’s so much world you won’t want to miss.
(chorus)
Pageant queen
Soon dressed in green
Gonna see the world
From a C-17
About to train
In that cargo plane
’cause your heart’s all set
On that air machine
(verse 2)
Go be the best version of yourself
Go make the world a better place
Go spread your wings
And your Letters of Love
And share that smile that lights your face
(bridge)
–Oh Shannon, oh Shannon–
I hope to make you laugh a million times
–Oh Shannon, oh Shannon–
I hope your life and mine someday entwine
–Oh Shannon, oh Shannon–
I hope that every dream of yours unfolds
–And Shannon, oh Shannon–
Someday I’ll light your life like you light mine