Nanci Griffith - Love Is A Hard Waltz lyrics

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 neighbours 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