I Wish I Held You Longer

I somehow made it through the first day. 
I got to work and I got home 
With the dishes from the weekend waiting for me, 
Standing in the kitchen all alone. 

And I wish I held you longer. 
What was keeping me from trying? 
I wish I held you longer 
and maybe I could keep from crying. 

I could take comfort in my music: 
Eight simple notes so tried and true. 
And arrange myself a perfect melody, 
But even that just ain't as beautiful as you. 

And I wish I held you longer. 
What was keeping me from trying? 
I wish I held you longer 
and maybe I could keep from crying. 

The last time I looked in your eyes, 
With those tender tears a-flowing, 
My destination was laid out for me, 
But I still don't know where the hell I'm going. 

And I wish I held you longer. 
What was keeping me from trying? 
I wish I held you longer 
and maybe I could keep from crying.