Seventeen Years

Gentle acoustic folk, warm male vocals, heartfelt storytelling, nostalgic family memories, uplifting, intimate, melodic, light percussion, acoustic guitar and piano

(Verse 1)

Seventeen years across the sea,

Miles away, but in our memory.

The plane touched down, the waiting was done,

Julia back under the English sun.

Dylan, Oli, and Chloe stepped into the light,

First time seeing you, making everything right.

(Verse 2)

A warm sunny day beside the sea,

The family gather in harmony.

Josh stands proudly with cousins close by,

Four grandchildren beneath one sky.

Laughter and stories fill the air,

A precious moment for all to share.

Together they stand, hearts full of grace,

A smile of joy on every face.

(Chorus)

Across the ocean, across the years,

Through all the waiting and happy tears.

The circle was whole, the family was one,

A precious chapter under the sun.

(Verse 3 )

Along Cornwall's coast and Dartmoor's ways,

We've shared so many happy days.

Favourite places, sea and stone,

Making memories of our own.

Two birthday lunches, laughter flowed,

A special time along life's road.

With Chloe there, and me as well,

Those happy moments we'll always tell.

(Verse 4 - Departing)

Now the suitcases are packed and the rooms are quiet again,

You’ve boarded the flight back to the southern sun and rain.

The house feels still, but our hearts are so full,

Across the miles, that sweet family pull.

You may be back in Australia, far over the sea,

But you left us with a lifetime of memories.

(Outro)

Until we meet again, wherever we roam,

Love brought you here, and love carried you home.