Andy Harbach - Constant

[Verso 1]

F#m 
Married in nineteen seventy two 
Bm 
Doug he was the one for you 
F#m 
One true love forever found 
Bm 
In a Birmingham coffee queue 


[Verso 2]

F#m 
Off to see the Matterhorn 
Bm 
In summer or a snow storm 
F#m 
Swiss Alps were a place for you 
Bm 
To holiday, enjoy the view 


[Refrão]

A 
You were the constant in our lives 
D 
A guiding light, a loving wife 
A 
Hugs and kisses to show you care 
D 
The mother who was always there 


[Verso 3]
 
F#m 
You had a son in seventy eight 
Bm 
Never one to sit and wait 
F#m 
Retired to care for him and Doug 
Bm 
Full time job to keep them snug 


[Verso 4]

F#m 
Running round the tennis court 
Bm 
It was our family sport 
F#m 
Spinning ball, a sideways ploom 
Bm 
Got trophies in the sitting room 


[Refrão]

A 
You were the constant in our lives 
D 
A guiding light, a loving wife 
A 
Hugs and kisses to show you care 
D 
The mother who was always there 


[Verso 5]

F#m 
Every day right after school 
Bm 
Coming home to such a jewel 
F#m 
A loving, caring, perfect mum 
Bm 
Dinner ready to fill our tums 



[Verso 6]

F#m 
I went away and you cried 
Bm 
Hand written letter each week provide 
F#m 
When I'd visit you would bake 
Bm 
Six buttons cakes with me to take 


[Refrão]
 
A 
You were the constant in our lives 
D 
A guiding light, a loving wife 
A 
Hugs and kisses to show you care 
D 
The mother who was always there 


[Verso 7]

F#m 
In a hospital bed you lie 
Bm 
Knowing it is time to die 
F#m 
A place in heaven is reserved 
Bm 
Never was one so deserved 


[Verso 8]

F#m 
Now you're gone and free of pain 
Bm 
Just happy memories remain 
F#m 
Of time that we spent together 
Bm 
Now that you have gone forever 


[Refrão]

A 
You were the constant in our lives 
D 
A guiding light, a loving wife 
A 
Hugs and kisses to show you care 
D 
The mother who was always there 

Outro: A