Tom's Birthday

Verse 1

Happy birthday, Tom Ericsson, my friend,

Your life’s a story that lifts and bends.

So many victories, I love them all.

You stand strong beside your talented doll.

You walk with honor. You seek truth.

You keep the promises you made as a youth.

A faithful husband, steady and true,

Always lifting Susie, in all that you do.

Chorus

Happy birthday, Tom, today we celebrate,

Your heart, your courage, the life you’ve made.

From Prescott to St. George, even to the rodeo ring,

You’ve given your family so many good things.

Happy birthday, Tom, hear your song.

You’ve shown me how to stay strong.

Verse 2

Four grown children, a beautiful sight,

Smart and kind, shining so bright.

Each one gifted, each one unique,

With admirable goals, courageous yet meek.

You studied hard and walked the scholar’s road,

Two great universities were your learning load.

Even English before law school came through,

You won every dream you set out to pursue.

Chorus

Happy birthday, Tom, today we celebrate,

Your heart, your courage, the life you’ve made.

From Prescott to St. George, even to the rodeo rings,

You’ve given your family so many good things.

Happy birthday, Tom, hear your song.

You’ve shown me how to stay strong.

Verse 3

Finally, one bucking horse nearly took it all,

But you rose again, you climbed from the fall.

No complaints, just grit and a wincing face,

You healed with courage, pace by pace.

Your discipline, Tom, your will to endure,

Your calm in the storm made your comeback sure.

I watched in awe as you proved what’s true:

Strength of spirit lives deep in you.

Final Chorus

Happy birthday, Tom, today we celebrate,

Your heart, your courage, the life you’ve made.

From study of law, to the rodeo rings,

You’ve given your family so many good things.

Happy birthday, Tom, my cherished friend,

May joy and blessings never end.