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Held Up to the Light

from Dancing Now by David Hakan

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Held Up To The Light
G C G
Held up to the light, my failures look like road maps.
G C D
Held up to the light, my weakness looks like lace.
G C Em
Held up to the light of passion my caution is a tender invitation
C D G
to the shy and barefoot look upon your face.
Held up to the light, this ashtray looks like crystal.
Held up to the light, my patience is paper thin.
Held up to the light of longing the promises that weigh me down
look like feathers that catch the ocean's salty wind.
refrain
C G
Held up to the light, your hair is on fire.
C G
My fear burns brightly, then is gone like smoke.
C Em
Take my hand and trust in our desire
C D G
as we hold each other to the light.
Held up to the light, the famous ones are circus clowns.
Held up to the light, the dire headlines are confetti.
Held up to the light of reason the fashion prisoners parade in chains of style
and yearn for casual anonymity.
Held up to the light, this mirror doubles all its power.
Held up to the light, this fist becomes a thunder cloud.
Held up to the light of wisdom my careful schemes escape a sinking ship,
swimming away and crying right out loud.
refrain
C D Em C
When I draw my curtains, sorrow is almost certain.
C D C D
But when I hold you nearer, I'm blinded but seeing clearer.
refrain
(4x) Held up to the light.
Words And Music By David B. Hakan 6-9-99
© 2000 David B Hakan All Rights Reseved

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from Dancing Now, released January 1, 2000

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