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When We Used to Hold Hands

from Love Holds On by Rick Paul

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A twist on the usual "friends become lovers" tale, this ballad tells the story of a teenage romance that blossoms into long-term friendship.

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When We Used to Hold Hands
words and music by Rick Paul

We were just two kids in the bleachers
At a high school football game
Neither of us knew the score
That wasn't why we came
Our eyes were never on the field
But we were there each Saturday
Snuggling against each other in the top row of the stands
Back when we used to hold hands

We were just two kids off at college
A hundred miles apart
Letters from you came each day
On each you drew a heart
But then one day I got a note
That said you'd found someone new
Memories were all it left us of those days up in the stands
Back when we used to hold hands

Now we watch the kids from the bleachers
At a pee wee football game
Friends are all we are today
Still I'm so glad you came
Though our eyes are often on the field
We've got so much to talk about
Spouses and those little ones that we can't live without
But somehow I can't help thinking 'bout those days up in the stands
Back when we used to hold hands

No, I just can't help but thinking 'bout our days up in the stands
Back when we used to hold hands
Back when we used to hold hands

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from Love Holds On, released July 3, 2009
Words and music by Rick Paul.

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Rick Paul Laguna Hills, California

Rick Paul's songs combine memorable pop/rock and country melodies with mature, often thought provoking, lyrics on life and love. His singing has drawn comparisons to Dan Hill, Randy Newman, and Neil Young, while his piano playing is most frequently compared to Rick’s biggest musical influence, Elton John. Rick performs frequently in Orange County, California. ... more

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