Verse 1

She walked barefoot down the midnight road,

Never cared where the sharp stones showed.

Now his heart is resting in your hands,

Hold it gently, understand.

Chorus

Do you know? Down the night roads she went barefoot,

Never sparing her feet.

Now his heart is in your hands—don't lose it,

Don't break it, keep it safe and sweet.

Do you know? Down the night roads, ashes of love,

Carried in her hands, her feet worn red.

Now his pulse is shining in your eyes—don't lose it,

Don't break it; keep his heart instead.

Verse 2

She gave her coat to the cold December,

Kept every promise, every ember.

When he turned away, she stayed true,