[Verse 1] Peter's turning eighty, what a life he's made From the army boots to the police badge he'd trade Served his country, kept the streets safe and sound A steady hand, the strongest man around Through the years of duty, never lost his way Now we gather 'round to celebrate this day [Chorus ] Here's to Peter, eighty years strong Husband, father, grandfather all along With Jan beside him, through thick and thin Kate, Ryan, Sara, the love within Ella, Austin, Dana, Max by his side Happy birthday, Peter, our joy and pride [Verse 2] He's the kind of man who'd give you his last dime Always there to listen, always making time Caring heart that never asks for much in return From every story, there's a lesson we all learn And when the evening settles, we all know the sound That snoring like a freight train shakes the house around [Chorus ] Here's to Peter, eighty years strong Husband, father, grandfather all along With Jan beside him, through thick and thin Kate, Ryan, Sara, the love within Ella, Austin, Dana, Max by his side Happy birthday, Peter, our joy and pride [Bridge ] Eighty years of laughter, eighty years of love A life well-lived, more than we could dream of The grandkids know your stories, the way you make them smile You've walked a thousand miles, and it's all been worthwhile [Chorus ] Here's to Peter, eighty years strong Husband, father, grandfather all along With Jan beside him, through thick and thin Kate, Ryan, Sara, the love within Ella, Austin, Dana, Max by his side Happy birthday, Peter, our joy and pride [Outro ] So raise a glass, let's sing it loud and clear To Peter, the man we hold so dear Eighty candles burning bright tonight Happy birthday, Peter, you're our guiding light