TAKE THESE HANDS

I can take a simple brush
And make colours come alive
I can write down signs
That make up rhymes and songs
I can find a piece of clay
And mould it into shape
Make a thing of beauty
For those not yet born

I can play my guitar strings
And make them sing a tune for you
It may bring out tears
Or it may raise a smile
With these hands I help the helpless
When their own hands are not strong
Then I turn around
And make a lover cry

Take these hands take these hands
Use them as you use your own
For without you I’m just someone I can’t trust
Take these hands take these hands
Use the as you use your own
For I know you know me better than I do

Left to myself it was not easy
I knew what I should do
But could not follow through
The things I did were just to please me
So take these hands and do
Whatever’s there that pleases you










Words and music
ALEKSANDER SASHA MEŽEK
English translation
ALEKSANDER SASHA MEŽEK/STEVE TURNER
Copyright 1978
ISLAND MUSIC LTD.
Copyright 1996
EYE WITNESS MUSIC