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WHO ARE YOU HOLDING NOW?
WORDS & MUSIC: Earl P. Reinhalter
G D
I. your suitcase hits the ground with a crash
Em D
but you don't hear.
G C
with arms outstretched you bound with a dash
D
with joyful tears.
G
though I'm not there,
C D
I can see it clear.
G C D
CHORUS A: and who are you holding now?
G C
long ago you knew.
D G C
but with ev'ry heartbeat,
D G C
life begins anew.
D G C
old friends are all memories.
D G C
only now is true.
D G C
so who are you holding?
D D7 G
who are you holding?
INSTRUMENTAL: G - C - D - D7 - C - G
G D
II. I feel you breathing warm on my chest
Em D
and moving slow.
G C
you know my needs without a request.
D
your answers flow.
G
though you're not here,
C D
I can see it clear.
G C D
CHORUS B: and who am I holding now?
G C
long ago I knew.
D G C
but with ev'ry heartbeat,
D G C
life begins anew.
D G C
old friends are all memories.
D G C
only now is true.
D G C
so who am I holding?
D D7 G
who am I holding?
/// REPEAT INSTRUMENTAL ///
G D
III. and now your silhouette fills my door,
Em D
we meet again.
G C
you say you've grown to love me much more
D
than you did then.
G
it's not a dream,
C D
no it's not a dream.
G C D
CHORUS C: and who are you holding now?
G C
long ago you knew.
D G C
but with ev'ry heartbeat,
D G C
life begins anew.
D G C
old friends are all memories.
D G C
only now is true.
D G C
so who are you holding?
D D7 C G
who are you holding?
© Copyright 1979 Earl P. Reinhalter. All Rights Reserved.
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