A Man Holdin' On (To A Woman Letting Go)

Two young lovers with their bodies on fire Achin' to swim that river of desire Leavin' innocence there on the bank by their clothes A man holdin' on to a woman lettin' go There's a man with a bottle on the other side of town Swimmin' with a mem-ry that he can't drown Lord it ain't sunk in that she ain't comin' home A man holdin' on to a woman lettin' go Chorus His heart is tellin him To hang on for dear life Cuz deep down he knows She's lettin' go for good this time There's a daddy walkin' his daughter down the aisle Fightin' back tears and forcin' a smile For 22 years he's watched her grow A man holdin' on to a woman lettin' go In the hill valley home there's a feeble old man And he's holdin' on to a fragile old hand And the angels are comin' to carry her home Now he's a man holdin' on to a woman lettin' go Repeat Chorus Repeat verse one