I have loved you and I've held you.

I have loved you and I've held you.

Many years,you have been mine;

If the time has come for parting

Let us embrace for one last time.

You know you have to leave me,

Though you desire a longer stay.

Let me hold you in my arms now

For just tonight and perhaps one day.

Then I'll watch you travel on,sweet.

We take this last step all alone.

I'll be here beside you watching.

I shall feel when you are gone.

        May you accept, may you surrender

I'm sure you'll reach the promised land.

Into this earth my tears will fall, love,

As I recall your tender hands