Roses Fading in the Rain [Verse 1 – Male] I was in too much of a hurry to grow up Chasing days I could not slow down If I could speak to the boy I was I'd say, love is all that counts Then she came and changed my life Made me the man I am Sixty years of holding on All started with holding her hand [Verse 2 – Female] I had a dream when I was young I didn't want to be poor, I wanted more I studied hard, I made it through And all my dreams came true But the greatest one was him Kind and loving, through and through I knew he was the one for me I still know, I still do [Pre-Chorus – Duet] But nobody told us time would run Like sand through trembling hands The roses bloom, the roses fade Faster than we planned [Chorus – Duet] Don't go away, not tonight Hold my hand, hold it tight Life is too fast, it slips away Like roses fading in the rain If you must go before me Go in peace, love, you'll be free But a part of me goes with you And a part of you stays with me [Verse 3 – Male] We had a son, we watched him grow His laughter filled this home Now the rooms are quiet, boy But you're never on your own If you're listening somewhere, son We still love you, hear us say We wish you were here with us Every single day We dreamed of grandchildren at our feet And a happy life for you Now we pray you're in the light And heaven's holding you [Bridge – Female, whispered] I'm not afraid to die, my love I've lived a wonderful life Only let me play Silent Night On the violin, one Christmas night But if I leave you here behind That's the one thing I fear Who will hold your hand, my dear When I'm no longer near [Final Chorus – Duet] Stop and smell the roses Before they fade away Put that phone down, look at me Love is begging us to stay Don't go away, not tonight Hold my hand, hold it tight After all these years of living You're still the dream that came true [Outro – Duet] I have no regrets, my love All my dreams came true Still holding hands Even when I can't hold yours