[verse]

We said “I do” in the springtime sun

Church bells ringing, crowd day-drunk

Mint juleps sweating in a silver line

While I held your hand and you held mine

Hats and roses everywhere

But I couldn’t see past your stare

They were calling out the odds that day

But I already knew my bet was made

[chorus]

I married you on Derby Day

With the whole world watching the horses run away

But when they thundered down that track

I never once looked back

No photo finish, no trophy shine

Could ever take your place in mine

Yeah the crowd roared loud, but my heart stayed true

‘Cause I love you more than horses, it’s true

[verse]

We danced while they sang “My Old Kentucky Home”

You laughed and said, “Now you’re not alone”

Tickets lost and bets gone wrong

But we were right where we belonged

Your white dress brushing bourbon grass

That moment’s one I’ll never pass

They chased the gold, the fame, the thrill

But I was chasing forever still

[chorus]

I married you on Derby Day

While the long shots dreamed and the favorites played

But when they rounded that final bend

You were my win in the end

No garland draped in roses red

Could match the vows we said

Yeah the finish line came and went so fast

But our love’s the one that lasts

Let ‘em run for glory, let ‘em chase that prize

[verse]

I found my winner in your eyes

No jockey’s touch, no racing fame

Could ever beat this kind of flame

[chorus]

I married you on Derby Day

With a lucky breeze and a sky that stayed

And when the bugle called that tune

I knew I’d found mine too soon

No million-dollar thoroughbred

Could turn my wandering head

Yeah they run for roses every year anew

But I’ll always run straight home to you

Yeah I love the races, the thrill, the view…

But I love you more than horses…

Always you.

But I love you more than horses…

Always you.