This heaven that I'm holding, it ain't heaven-sent

It ain't glory-bound, it's a fast train headed south

This heaven that I'm holding, it's not forevermore

It's not for everyone, it's a lonely setting sun

This heaven that I'm holding is golden and bright

This heaven that I'm holding is holdin' me tight tonight

This heaven that I'm holding don't cost much of anything

You can hear the angels sing empty songs with broken wings

When a heart grows weary start lookin for the light

And when there's nothin' else to try

you keep searchin' for a different high

This heaven that I'm holding is golden and bright

This heaven that I'm holding is holdin' me tight tonight