Hold You Dear

To the lover of my youth, the solace for my age

My protection from what harms

You will reach for me on our darkest days

And I will come home to your arms

And I will hold you dear

While my shadow's long and my eyes are clear

I know these days will pass away

So I will hold you dear

Oh, blessed mother and the father I adore

There is time upon your faces

I will cherish you 'til you leave me for your eternal holy places

And I will hold you dear

While my shadow's long and my eyes are clear

I know these days will pass away

So I will hold you dear

You're a part of me and the one I love

The sweetest years won't tarry

You will reach for me when my arms are full

And I will lay down the things I carry

And I will hold you dear

While my shadow's long and my eyes are clear

I know these days will pass away

So I will hold you dear

I know these days will pass away

So I will hold you dear