Hold You Dear

[Verse 1] To the lover of my youth, the solace for my age My protection from what harms You will reach for me on our darkest days And I will come home to your arms [Chorus] And I will hold you dear While my shadow's long and my eyes are clear I know these days will pass away So I will hold you dear [Verse 2] Oh, blessed mother and the father I adore There is time upon your faces I will cherish you 'til you leave me for your eternal holy places [Chorus] And I will hold you dear While my shadow's long and my eyes are clear I know these days will pass away So I will hold you dear [Verse 3] You're a part of me and the one I love The sweetest years won't tarry You will reach for me when my arms are full And I will lay down the things I carry [Chorus] And I will hold you dear While my shadow's long and my eyes are clear I know these days will pass away So I will hold you dear [Outro] I know these days will pass away So I will hold you dear