It is n't easy to let you in
Oh, to open up my heart
Let this love begin
You may say that I'm hard headed
Or maybe just too strong
But if you think that's all I am
Baby, you're so wrong
Cause I can be smooth as velvet
Sweet as cherry wine
Gentle as a baby's touch
Warm as sunshine
I can love you like the best of them
And you know I wanna try
But baby, it's hard for me
To show my softer side
If you look close at my face
You'll see a line or two
This ain't my first race
These eyes have cried their share
So if I seem a little rough
I've had to take care of myself
And learn to be tough
But I can be smooth as velvet
Sweet as cherry wine
Gentle as a baby's touch
Warm as summer's shine
I can love you like the best of them
And you know I wanna try
But baby, it's hard for me
To show my softer side
Now I'm not saying no, if it's safe to let go,
I will tear down these walls
There'll be no more old blues songs,
I'm tired of holding on
Will you catch me when I fall?
Cause I can be smooth as velvet,
sweet as cherry wine
Gentle hands of baby's touch,
warm as sunshine
I can love you like the best of them
And you know I want to try
But baby, it's hard for me
To show my softer side
Yeah baby, it's hard for me
To show my softer side
You