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Composer:
Ed Hooke

Date of
Composition:
1994

Date of
Recording/Copyright:
  2008

Commentary
A lovesong about how the dream of “growing old together” can be sabotaged when physical infirmity and healthcare needs mean living apart....

This old heart won't beat for much more.

This old heart won't beat for much more

and it won't be too long until I'm back with you, for sure.

These old legs don't walk any more.

These old legs don't walk any more.

It's hard to show I love you when I can't get to your door.

I can't get to your door. 

These old hands can't reach any more.

These old hands can't reach any more.

I long to feel the hand I've held so many times before,

so many times before.

These old eyes don't see so much now.

These old eyes don't see so much now.

You're out of sight but I recall your smiling face.

Oh how I long to see you now.

I remember a woman and a man

in springtime

in Scotland

in each other's eyes

and summertime seems like yesterday

but you seem so far away.

Well, I'm still here and I'm missing you

and I'm sure you're feeling the same way too

and I'm sorry love that I can't be near you.

Just keep your eyes on that clear bright light.

This old mouth won't talk any more.

This old mouth won't talk any more.

If it can't kiss or talk to you, I don't know what it's for.

I can't talk any more.