GENTLY HOLD ME
(Mack Jackson)


Peggy Sue & Sonny Wright - 1979
Andi & The Brown Sisters - 1989



Gently hold me, gently hold me
Don't just love me, then say "Goodbye"
It's been so long since someone's held me
Gently hold me before we say "Goodbye"

I just need a friend to ease the pain I'm in
And to hold me close just like he used to do
If you'll be my friend, then every now and then
The best of me I gave to him, I'll give to you

Gently hold me, gently hold me
Don't just love me, then say "Goodbye"
It's been so long since someone's held me
Gently hold me before we say "Goodbye"

Well I don't need somebody to use me for awhile
Heaven knows I've been refused before
The only thing I ask of you is that you hold me tight
So before you go, do one thing for me tonight

Gently hold me, gently hold me
Don't just love me, then say "Goodbye"
It's been so long since someone's held me
Gently hold me before we say "Goodbye"
Gently hold me



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - October 2017)