Music by Gene Martin, BMI; Lyrics by Preston Sturges, ASCAP ©2023

I loved you at first sight
we were happy then
we were more that lovers
we were more than friends
never knew that you were restless
demons to appease
you’re goin’ down real slow
I’m down on my knees

hard love
hard love carries on
through dark days dyin’
when all the light is gone
hard love
hard love turns the other cheek
swallows all the pain
doesn’t need to speak

I loved you at first sight
your honest eyes
as deep as the ocean
as blue as the sky
didn’t know that you were broken
couldn’t see inside
but I know I need your love
to be satisfied

hard love
hard love carries on
through dark days dyin’
when all the light is gone
hard love
hard love turns the other cheek
swallows all the pain
doesn’t need to speak

hard love hard love
hard love I bring to you
hard love hard love
am I just a fool

hard love
hard love carries on
through dark days dyin’
when all the light is gone
hard love
hard love turns the other cheek
swallows all the pain
doesn’t need to speak

Hard Love

Music by Gene Martin, BMI; Lyrics by PG Sturges, ASCAP ©2024

you were gone before you left
didn’t see it then
we were on a rocky road
but every road must end
now you’re gone forever
just a shadow remains
to cast me into darkness
where I hear you call my name

I can’t fight shadows
can’t fight the wind
can’t fight the ocean
with a hole in the sand
can’t fight city hall
or the merchants of sin
I can’t fight shadows

I recall the night we met
I knew something was up
the prettiest girl in the whole wide world 
would fill my lovin’ cup
in your eyes was sweet surprise
I saw you felt the same
our love was made of fire
then came the clouds and rain

I can’t fight shadows
can’t fight the wind
can’t fight the ocean
with a hole in the sand
can’t fight city hall
or the merchants of sin
I can’t fight shadows
you win

Can't Fight Shadows

Sturges & Martin

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