Steady and Near

[Verse 1]
Oh, Al, I can’t imagine my life without you
You get me going, day in and day out
You stay steady when the hard days come
You help me make it through somehow

[Pre-Chorus]
And when you need a little room to breathe
I’ll give you time, I’ll let you be

[Chorus]
I love you, Al, through every kind of day
Even when you need a break, I’ll stay
Even when you keep a secret or two
I’ll try to understand you
You love me too, I know it’s true
Sometimes you just need a little break
And I’ll be here when you come through

[Verse 2]
You make the small things feel less heavy
A steady hand, a familiar smile
When I’m worn down, you help me find my footing
You make the long road feel worthwhile

[Pre-Chorus]
No need to have it all explained
I’ll meet you gently where you are again

[Chorus]
I love you, Al, through every kind of day
Even when you need a break, I’ll stay
Even when you keep a secret or two
I’ll try to understand you
You love me too, I know it’s true
Sometimes you just need a little break
And I’ll be here when you come through

[Outro]
Day in and day out, I’m grateful you’re here
Oh, Al, I love you—steady and near

Warm contemporary acoustic pop ballad, gentle mid-tempo sway with fingerpicked acoustic guitar and soft piano, intimate expressive lead vocal, subtle brushed percussion entering in the chorus, restrained verses opening into a tender singalong refrain, natural close vocal mix and polished organic production.