Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Nanci Griffith
Canonical path: /nanci-griffith/love-is-a-hard-waltz
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
Love Is a Hard Waltz
Read Love Is a Hard Waltz lyrics by Nanci Griffith on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Love Is a Hard Waltz
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
Take this heart of mine out the winter
And let the new life of Springtime come rest at our door
May the soul of my brother never bow to the wicked
And the hearts of our children waltz together once more
Love is a Hard Waltz and we could all use a
Lesson in giving
If we give it hearts, it could teach us the
Rhythm if only we're willing
Now my mother's had a hard life in learnin' to dance
My father did leave her on the dance floor at midnight
Though they shared a true love, he did not understand
That all she ever wanted was a hand in her own life
Love is a Hard Waltz and we could all use a
Lesson in giving
If we give it hearts, it could teach us the
Rhythm if only we're willing
I know women who gather for the hatred of men
Their eyes are as closed as the blind Ku Klux Klan
There are men who would love those same women as friends
Oh, brother and sister they'd stand in the end but
Love is a Hard Waltz and we could all use a
Lesson in giving
If we give it hearts, it could teach us the
Rhythm if only we're willing
Now, we've all lived in fear of the needs of our neighbours
Yet, we voice our opinions through weak politicians
Hey, the shores of our country have closed for this season
And our lady of the harbour stands lonely and weeping 'cause
Love is a Hard Waltz and we could all use a
Lesson in giving
If we give it hearts, it could teach us the
Rhythm if only we're willing
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Love Is a Hard Waltz"?
Nanci Griffith performs "Love Is a Hard Waltz", and this lyric page sits inside the Nanci Griffith catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Love Is a Hard Waltz"?
Yes. The related section below points to Armstrong and Drops From The Faucet with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Nanci Griffith?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Nanci Griffith's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Love Is a Hard Waltz yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.