Benton

Intro - grand piano, strings

Verse 1

When we first met, a happy, fuzzy sight,

A little muppet, filled with pure delight.

You loved all people, a friend to everyone,

With Nicky as your buddy, till the day was done.

Through every adventure, you were always near,

Dispelling every doubt and every fear.

Our best boy, true and faithful, always bright,

Forever cherished in our hearts' soft light.

Chorus

Oh, Benton, our sweet Benton, kind and true,

Fifteen long years we spent here with you.

A love that blossomed, strong and freely given,

A special gift, a blessing sent from heaven.

Verse 2

We'd see your face, waiting by the door,

For car rides eagerly, and so much more.

You loved attention, a gentle, longing gaze,

And hoped for morsels through all of your days.

First at the table, never missed a bite,

Then first to bed, but last to greet the light.

Each moment cherished, a memory we hold,

More precious than pure silver or fine gold.

Chorus

Oh, Benton, our sweet Benton, kind and true,

Fifteen long years we spent here with you.

A love that blossomed, strong and freely given,

A special gift, a blessing sent from heaven.

Bridge

And in that whisper, soft and clear and low,

"Go for a ride with me, we will go home, let's go."

"Ready to go home, let's go for a ride, come on, off we go,"

"Together again forever," a promise in the glow.

Instrumental - strings, piano

Final Chorus

Oh, Benton, our sweet Benton, kind and true,

Fifteen long years we spent here with you.

A love that blossomed, strong and freely given,

A special gift, a blessing sent from heaven.

Outro

Now chasing squirrels in fields of endless green,

With ducks and birds, the happiest you've been.

With Mom-Mom Mary, happy hour's sweet embrace,

And Pop-Pop Nick's table treats, a joyful place.

Dreaming of the day we'll reunite,

Running free and peaceful, bathed in golden light.

Outro - strings fade