love and bide

a hand to hold when things look down

and no one seems to care

a shoulder that is strong enough

for the burdens we must bear

a dream that reaches far and wide

so both of us can dare

a promise i will love and bide

that's all i have to share

a chance to sail among the stars

that few will ever see

to feel the deepest missing you

that most think cannot be

a heart that beats for only one

and loves you fast and true

a promise i will love and bide

that's all i have for you

these things i have to give to you

their value isn't much

just things that you can barely see

and rarely ever touch

a hand to hold when we're alone

and no one seems to care

a gentle touch to reassure

and tell you i'm still there

i try my best to reminisce

our dreams that all came true

a promise i will love and bide

that's all i have for you

my promise i will love and bide

this i give to you