Gene Watson – A Gifted Hand (Guitar)

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The artist draws a portrait with the likeness strong and true

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The potter spins his wheel with a talent held by few

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And you are all so blessed with a gift God gave to you

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You took a weathered heart of stone and did what no one else could do

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You found love in the water of a spring long dry

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You broke through the hard shell of a man

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You breathed life into his soul that was cold as if he'd died

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I've been touched by a gifted hand

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I've found love in your gifted hand

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Words live on the pages when written down with tears

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A castle built of stone can last a thousand years

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And you have forged a chain of silver pure and strong

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That will bind our hearts together until this world is gone

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You found love in the water of a spring long dry

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You broke through the hard shell of a man

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You breathed life into his soul that was cold as if he'd died

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I've been touched by a gifted hand

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I've found love in your gifted hand