(Graham Russell/Donald Cromwell/Ken Rarick)



Hard as a diamond's eye

Soft as a last goodbye

These are the things we learn to be



Calm as a distant light

That shines on an island night

These are the thoughts that say

It's not too late to tell you

I know I wanna tell you



CHORUS #1

I wanna hold you tonight

I wanna hold you tonight

I wanna hold you tonight

I wanna be there to catch you from falling



Cold as the Arctic ice

Hot as a passion's rise

These are the days I spend alone

Pure as an infant's heart

That beats through the light and dark

These are the pictures of you

Always getting closer

I wanna hold you closer



CHORUS #2

I wanna hold you tonight

I wanna hold you tonight

I wanna hold you tonight

I wanna be there when love starts calling



CHORUS #1



I only wish my heart

Could fly like it does

When I sit and dream

I'll never wake alone again

As I hold you tenderly

My thoughts were real

And being with you now is the only thought that's strong

It's a lonely night, and I'm trying to hold on



CHORUS #2



CHORUS #1



CHORUS #2