Love Is A Hard Waltz Lyrics - Nanci Griffith

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 neighbors 

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