cary cooper: listen

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written for a couple of beautiful hannah's i know...

following the footprints of your father
worry that you let your mama down
just throw a kiss over your shoulder
and leave your worries in this town

there's no need for you to whisper
you've got thunder in your bones
and when it's quiet you can find it
that's why it's good to be alone

hannah hold your heart
let it speak your truth
listen when you hear it
and hold it like a jewel
like a ruby
like an emerald
like the diamond that you are
hannah hold your heart

everyday you look outside your window
and all the sparkles catch your eye
and it's not easy to consider
all that's beautiful inside

make a promise to the night sky
if you fall with every star
you'll find a song inside each teardrop
and sing a long till you remember who you are

hannah hold your heart
let it speak your truth
listen when you hear it
and hold it like a jewel
like a ruby
like an emerald
like the diamond that you are
hannah hold your heart

all the things i wish i knew
when i was a girl like you

hannah hold your heart
let it speak your truth
listen when you hear it
and hold it like a jewel
like a ruby
like an emerald
like the diamond that you are
hannah hold your heart