Holding On Without You

[Intro]
Rough winds, steady hearts, stories left untold
Simple lives, made of iron, worth their weight in gold

[Verse 1]
She was a tiny ruff tuff tomboy, her daddy's fire and pride
Handed him tools, watched the old truck roar, her spirit unconfined
Momma spun dreams of silky dresses, but she danced to her own tune
Barefoot on the dirt, with a fire in her belly, under the silver moon

[Pre-Chorus]
Growing up, standing strong, in a world that tried to steer her wrong
Her heart beat loud and free, in her own symphony

[Chorus]
Hold on tight, love across the line, through the night and early dawn
Holding hands, loving hard, even when he's gone so far away
Waiting for that call, her goodnight prayer, her heart's silent song
In a rough and tumble world, she’s her own forever girl

[Verse 2]
Met a man with calloused hands, a cowboy in the dust and rain
He became her whole, her world, through joy and pain
Oilfield life, long highway nights, she’s the light he sees at dawn
Holding the fort, brave and strong, until he's back where she belongs

[Pre-Chorus]
Sad goodbyes, fleeting days, longing in the quiet haze
Her love is fierce and true, in all she’s gotta do

[Chorus]
Hold on tight, love across the line, through the night and early dawn
Holding hands, loving hard, even when he's gone so far away
Waiting for that call, her goodnight prayer, her heart's silent song
In a rough and tumble world, she’s her own forever girl

[Bridge]
Drops of oil and tears, dreams built through years
He’s the hero in her story, overcoming fears
They are the team, the dream, the silent scream, holding tight in the quiet still
Love stands tall, through it all, it always will

[Outro]
Stars above, whispering their tales of love so true
Her heart, his home, a love that always comes through

Country ballad, folk, acoustic guitar, emotive vocals, storytelling mood