Lyrics

Father takes his son down to the river
Holds him in his arms to watch him swim
Doctor says, "He won't last too many winters"

You better hold on while you can
You better hold on to my hand

John and Mary said, "I do," last summer
How the rain poured down on their wedding day
Late at night John awakes to the sound of thunder

You better hold on while you can
You better hold on to my hand

Now, I want to fly away
Far, far from, from my mistakes

Father takes his son down to the water
Remembers back the years so long ago
He knows now that life, it just gets hotter

You better hold on while you can
You better hold on to my hand
You better hold on to my hand