Last Song For Mother Lyrics - Nanci Griffith

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If I promise not to cry 

Will you look me in the eye 

And tell me that you've known me? 

I was your late, your lonely child 

I am enhanced by all you've shown me 

And in my youth I did defy you to the end 

Please forgive my wildness then 

Even I can't comprehend 

What a mother's love has lent 

To all that is me 

And will you sing this song again? 

Let us sing it hand in hand 

While the band is still playing 

Before the light can loose your hand 

Before I lose my voice again 

Let us sing while it's playing 

And if I promise not to cry 

Please look me in the eye 

And say, "You've truly known me" 

'Tis the sweet sound of goodbye 

Amazing grace how sweet the sound 

Between your soul and mine 

If I promise not to cry 

If I promise not to cry