Holding things together Ain't no easy thing to do When it comes to raisin' children It's a job meant for two Alice, please believe me I can't go on and on Holdin' things together With you gone Oh, today was Angie's birthday I guess it slipped your mind I tried twice to call you But no answer either time The postman brought a package I mailed some days ago I just signed it, "Love from mama" So Angie wouldn't know Holding things together Ain't no easy thing to do When it comes to raisin' children It's a job meant for two Alice, please believe me I can't go on and on Holdin' things together With you gone ♪ Holding things together Ain't no easy thing to do When it comes to raisin' children It's a job meant for two But Alice, please believe me I can't go on and on Holdin' things together With you gone Alice, please believe me I can't go on and on Holdin' things together With you gone