Nanci Griffith - Love Is A Hard Waltz lyrics

rate me

Take this heart of mine out the winter

And let the new life of Springtime come rest at our door

May the soul of my brother never bow to the wicked

And the hearts of our children waltz together once more

Love is a Hard Waltz and we could all use a

Lesson in giving

If we give it hearts it could teach us the

Rhythm if only we're willing

Now my mother's had a hard life in learnin' to dance

My father did leave her on the dance floor at midnight

Though they shared a true love, he did not understand

That all she ever wanted was a hand in her own life

Love is a Hard Waltz and we could all use a

Lesson in giving

If we give it hearts it could teach us the

Rhythm if only we're willing

I know women who gather for the hatred of men

Their eyes are as closed as the blind Ku Klux Klan

There are men who would love those same women as friends

Oh , brother and sister they'd stand in the end but

Love is a Hard Waltz and we could all use a

Lesson in giving

If we give it hearts it could teach us the

Rhythm if only we're willing

Now, we've all lived in fear of the needs of our neighbors

Yet, we voice our opinions through weak politicians

Hey, the shores of our country have closed for this season

And our lady of the harbour stands lonely and weeping 'cause

Love is a Hard Waltz and we could all use a

Lesson in giving

If we give it hearts it could teach us the

Rhythm if only we're willing