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Hands of Time
(Words & Music by John DeLore & Matt Kubacki)

lyrics

If my hands were the hands of time
I would write my name in the sand.
Then I’d sit by the ocean side as the tide rose
And I’d understand.

If my hands were the hands of time
I would choose the smoothest stone from the rivers of my youth.
I would learn three chords on a mandolin and I’d only write the truth
If my hands were the hands of time.

If my hands were the hands of time
I would row out in a boat and I’d cast out my line
Then I’d shield...I would shield my eyes from the sun
And I’d wave to the man on the golden sands.

If my hands were the hands of time
I would choose the smoothest stone from the rivers of my youth.
I would learn three chords on a mandolin and I’d only write the truth
If my hands were the hands of time.

If my hands were the hands of time
I would learn sign language and I’d make a dirty rhyme
Then I’d get...get you all alone
And I’d lose track of time

If my hands were the hands of time
I would choose the smoothest stone from the rivers of my youth.
I would learn three chords on a mandolin and I’d only write the truth
If my hands were the hands of time.

credits

from Sweet Talk For Pretty Daughters, released October 16, 2012
John DeLore: Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Jay Frederick: Drums
John “Betty” Bettencourt: Bass
Zac Clark: Piano
Rich Hinman: Pedal Steel
Steve Lewis: Electric Guitar

Marshall Baker: Mandolin
Clara Baker: Harmonies
Johnathan Bernhardt: Flutes
Kara Suzanne: Harmonies

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