Watching My Heart
as sung by Vance Gilbert


I can't be your guardian angel
I can barely watch over myself
You're wasting your dreams
and your wishes on me
When they should be for somebody else
They should be for someone
Who'd do more than listen

I'm holding your hand
But I'm out at arm's length
I'm keeping my distance
I'm hearing you tell me your story
You're telling your story
I'm watching my heart.

There's a street light
That shines in your window
As you sleep unaware through the night
I could sit here and watch you
For hours and hours
You're holding your pillow
You're facing the light
A fine to whisper I love you
When you can't hear me

I'm holding your hand
But I'm out at arm's length
I'm keeping my distance
I'm hearing you tell me your story
You're telling your story
I'm watching my heart.

Every lullaby that I've ever heard
Has been somebody lying
Trying to get me to sleep
And now I'm older and restless
Ain't nobody singing and
There's no guaranty I'd listen if they did

I'm kissing your face in the morning
I'm handing your towel to you through the door
I'm doing the breakfast dishes.
I'm wearing your robe.
It don't fit.
We're laughing.
I'm driving this daydream halfway to Jersey.

I'm holding your hand
But I'm out at arm's length
I'm keeping my distance
I'm hearing you tell me your story
You're telling your story
I'm watching my heart.