Muddy Goalposts
Style: Piano pop

[Verse 1]
Rain hit the pitch at noon
cups piled up in the net
nobody swept them away
we were too busy, too wet
you laughed until your coat was soaked
and somehow that saved the day
that's when I knew for certain
you make the grey feel okay

[Pre-chorus]
Every goalpost shook with joy
every cup blew round the ground
something in this messy day

[Chorus]
Linda, light up this room
happy birthday to you
nobody laughs quite like Linda
nobody's warmth rings so true

[Verse 2]
The net was torn and it held anyway
full of rubbish, still standing tall
you're a bit like that old net
holding steady through it all
you never needed a clean pitch
you turned the mud into a cheer
that's the gift you bring this table
that's why we're gathered here

[Bridge]
Blow the candles, not the whistle
let the paper cups cheer too
every muddy, ordinary moment
turns golden once it's you

[Chorus]
Linda, light up this room
happy birthday to you
nobody laughs quite like Linda
nobody's warmth rings so true

[Outro]
Someday they'll clear the goalposts
but we'll still remember you

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