Chorus F C Bb Before I go can I hold you close? F C Bb 'Cause your light fills up my soul F C Bb And it's hard to explain the reasons why F C F Why I just need you by my side Verse 1 C Bb F Framed in the doorway by the first morning light C Bb F Heart was heavy, bags by your side C Bb F She looked over, she was trying hard to hide G Bb F That hollow feeling she felt inside Chorus F C Bb Before I go can I hold you close? F C Bb 'Cause your light fills up my soul F C Bb And it's hard to explain the reasons why F C F Why I just need you by my side Verse 2 C Bb F There's time to walk away, there was nothing left to say C Bb F She allowed that tear to finally trickle down her face C Bb F He turned and tipped his hat, said, "Angel, now you be safe, G Bb F There ain't nothing ever gonna take your place." Chorus F C Bb Before I go can I hold you close? F C Bb 'Cause your light fills up my soul F C Bb And it's plain to see on these lonely nights F C F Why I just need you by my side Solo F C Bb F C Bb F C Bb F C F Bridge G Bb F Sometimes you feel down when it rains G Bb C Then you see the colors change F And the rainbow guides you home Chorus F C Bb Can I hold you close? F C Bb 'Cause that's the safest place I've ever known F C Bb And it's plain to see on these lonely nights F C F Why I just need you by my side
