Hearts Not Ready

I sit beside her rocking chair, and watch the silver in her hair.

She hums a tune from long ago, her hands are shaking, moving slow.

I know the autumn wind is near, but I pretend it isn't here.

You move a little slower down the hall

But you still catch me every time I fall

I see the changes that you try to hide

The quiet slowing of the rising tide

You whisper words of peace into the air

Like you are packing bags to take you there.

(Chorus)

'Cause I’m not ready to let go, I need a little more time, I know.

But the hands of time keep ticking on, and I dread the day she will be gone.But I am not ready, to let you go

I still need the only anchor that I know

You look ahead with eyes so calm and clear

While I am drowning in my sudden fear

You tell me that you’re ready for the rest

But tears are burning deep inside my chest.

(Verse 2)

She pats my hand and softly speaks, of memories and golden weeks.

She tells me not to shed a tear, when she is no longer here.

She says, "My love will never end, I'll always be your guiding friend."

I nod my head and try to be strong, but every thought just feels all wrong.

We sit together while the coffee cools

I try to smile and play by all your rules

You talk about the future down the line

As if your absence is a matter of time

You’ve done your work, you’ve run your beautiful race

And grace is written all across your face

You’re not afraid of what is coming next

But I am frozen by the final text.

(Chorus)

'Cause I’m not ready to let go, I need a little more time, I know.

But the hands of time keep ticking on, and I dread the day she will be gone.But I am not ready, to let you go

I still need the only anchor that I know

You look ahead with eyes so calm and clear

While I am drowning in my sudden fear

You tell me that you’re ready for the rest

But tears are burning deep inside my chest.

(Bridge)

(Bridge)

How do you say goodbye to the one who gave you life?

Who kissed the scrapes and calmed the storms, and sheltered from the strife?

I turn my head and choke it back, my vision starts to blur,

How do I walk into a world so cold

Without the strongest hand I’ll ever hold

You’re building bridges to the other side

While I am searching for a place to hide

I know it’s selfish, and I know it’s time

But I just want to keep your hand in mine.

(Guitar Solo / Instrumental Break)

(Chorus)

'Cause I’m not ready to let go, I need a little more time, I know.

But the hands of time keep ticking on, and I dread the day she will be gone.But I am not ready, to let you go

I still need the only anchor that I know

You look ahead with eyes so calm and clear

While I am drowning in my sudden fear

You tell me that you’re ready for the rest

But tears are burning deep inside my chest.

(Outro)

You said your ready but my heart is not, Now the time is here, it's my worst fear,

Tears in my eyes the time has come to say goodbye