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