By Your Hand

Intro

Fingerpicked guitar, a room going quiet

Verse 1

You've got a scar across your knuckle from a kitchen knifeA freckle on your thumb you swear is newYou hold a pen like you're afraid that it might run awayI've spent a thousand nights just learning you

Pre-Chorus

And they say time takes everythingThe faces and the namesWell, let it try

Chorus

When we're old and the world starts to fadeWhen I can't find the words or remember your nameWhen the pictures on the wall look like strangers to meI'll still know where I am'Cause I'll know you by your handI'll know you by your hand

Verse 2

My grandma lost the years, but she never lost his gripShe'd reach for him before she'd reach for breadShe called him by her brother's name the week before she wentBut she held his hand like it was all she had

Pre-Chorus

And they say time takes everythingThe faces and the namesWell, let it try

Chorus

When we're old and the world starts to fadeWhen I can't find the words or remember your nameWhen the pictures on the wall look like strangers to meI'll still know where I am'Cause I'll know you by your handI'll know you by your hand

Bridge

Stomps and claps, everybody sings

So give it here, give it hereLet me learn it one more timeEvery line and every bendEvery place it fits in mine

Final Chorus

Full choir, big and bright

When we're old and the world starts to fadeWhen I can't find the words or remember your nameWhen the pictures on the wall look like strangers to meI'll still know where I am'Cause I'll know you by your handYeah, I'll know you by your hand

Outro

Just guitar and voice

Give it hereI know you