When I give these books away Will my ink betray me? Will my stories resist wings and grow feet And convince me that I'm boasting? Or will my psalms seek the company of lonely breaths? Will they inspire subtle lovers to kiss with mouths They don't have yet? Boy, whoever reads about how much I adore you I hope my words bring them something new Something new Ooh child, bless your heart Keep a tender heart Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, heart Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, heart With you, I can empty myself of all my rivers And become a remarkable sky How could I keep these love documents to myself? How could I restrict what's given me life? Today, I'll find a kind and burrowing creature That can carry these pages until browned He'll recite the details of your love with his family And what was once a whisper will become a deep rumbling sound Ooh child, bless your heart Keep a tender heart (I'll keep a tender heart) Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, heart Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, heart Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, heart (oh, I'll keep a tender heart) Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, heart Boy, thank you for showing me how to be gentle, ooh-ooh (heart) (Heart) I have courage to share your love boldly (Heart) (Heart)