Before I go can I hold you close? Because your light fills up my soul And it's hard to explain the reasons why Why I just need you by my side Framed in the doorway by the first morning light Heart was heavy Bags by his side She look over She was trying hard to hide That hollow feeling she felt inside Before I go can I hold you close? Because your light fills up my soul And it's hard to explain the reasons why Why I just need you by my side There's time to walk away There was nothing left to say She allowed that tear to finally trickle down her face He turned and tipped his hat And said: angel now you be safe There ain't nothing and I've gonna take your place Before I go can I hold you close? Because your life fills up my soul And it's plain to see on these lonely nights Why I just need you by my side Sometimes he tears down when it rains And you see the colours change And the rainbow guides you home Can I hold you close Because that's the safest place I've ever known And it's plain to see on these lonely nights Why I just need you by my side