Holding On

If I had to move away, if I had to pack a box today
There are some things I'd have to let go before I headed down the
interstate. My favorite dress that doesn't fit anymore, and all the papers in my
old desk drawer

Bad habits and old grudges, I'd take them all to the second hand store.
But there's a list of things I'd have to take with me
No matter how long this winding road turns out to be

I'm holding on to the valentines
And letters I've read a thousand times that say
"We believe in you," and "never give up your dreams."
I'm holding on to my own backyard
I hope that I can fit it all in my car
When the whole world's letting go
I'll keep holding on

You can't keep a harvest moon, it fades away all too soon
And even the trees let go of their leaves much quicker than you'd ever
choose So many people say goodbye, I see those teardrops in their eyes
And I start to wonder how I'd live without love
And I'm glad I never have to try
Cause hardly anything lasts forever anymore
But there will always be a few things that I'm gonna keep fighting for

I'm holding on to my father's love
And my mother's faith in God above
She says "We believe in you," and "never give up your dreams."
I'm holding on to my true love's hand
And I know that he will always understand
When the whole world's letting go
I'll keep holding on

Shooting stars and red balloons
Ice cream cones and breezy Junes
I love them all, I hold them dear, but they so quickly disappear
These are the things I'll keep with me, no matter where my life will
lead me A loving word, a gentle kiss, I need nothing more than this

I'm holding on to the valentines
And letters I've read a thousand times that say
"We believe in you," and "never give up your dreams."
I'm holding on to my own backyard
I hope that I can fit it all in my car
When the whole world's letting go
I'll keep holding on
I'm holding on to my father's love
And my mother's faith in God above
She says "We believe in you," and "never give up your dreams."
I'm holding on to my true love's hand
And I know that he will always understand
When the whole world's letting go
I'll keep holding on

-Cherie Call