The Hands You're Holding Now

Marty Robbins

About The Hands You're Holding Now

"The Hands You're Holding Now" is a song written by Marty Robbins. In 1961, American country artist, Skeeter Davis, recorded and released the song as a single for RCA Victor. "The Hands You're Holding Now" was recorded in March 1961 at the RCA Victor A Studio in New York, New York, United States. The song was released as a single in March 1961 also, peaking at number eleven on the Billboard Magazine Hot C&W Sides chart later in the year. The song was not originally issued onto an album.  


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The hands you're holding now, if you remember
Are the very hands that gave you your first rose
They're reachin' out for one last dyin' ember
In the ashes of the love that's lost it's glow

But, if you don't want me, I won't try to keep you
But, there's just the smallest chance
You may be wrong, so wrong, so wrong
Until you sure, I hope you'll never let go
Of the hands that you've been holding for so long

I can't forget the first time that I kissed you
It's the sweetest feelin' I have ever known
But every dream, they say, must have an ending
And you leave the hands you're holding for so long

But, if you don't want me I won't try to keep you
But, there's just the smallest chance
You may be wrong, so wrong, so wrong
Until you sure, I hope you'll never let go
Of the hands that you've been holding for so long

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Marty Robbins

Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. One of the most popular and successful country and Western singers of his era, for most of his nearly four-decade career, Robbins was rarely far from the country music charts, and several of his songs also became pop hits. more »

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Written by: MARTY ROBBINS

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Hands You're Holding Now" is a timeless country song, a genre in which Marty Robbins was quite popular during his time.
Song Writer
Interestingly, Marty Robbins was not just the song's singer - he also wrote it. He was known to pen many of his own songs, showcasing his exceptional writing skills.
Album Feature
This song is featured in its eponymous album "The Hands You're Holding Now", which released in 1963 by Columbia Records.
Billboard Rankings
Notably, "The Hands You're Holding Now" reached number 15 on the Billboard Country chart in 1963.
Song Duration
The song, "The Hands You're Holding Now" has a duration of 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
Cover Versions
Owing to its popularity, the song has been covered by various artists. One notable version was by artist Skeeter Davis.
Similar Themes
The song follows a common theme prevalent in Robbins' work: storytelling intertwined with emotions of love, loss, and longing.
Song Style
Featuring a slow tempo and a soothing tune, "The Hands You're Holding Now" is a typical country ballad that packs in lots of sentimentality.
Music Career
Marty Robbins' recording of the song is part of his long and storied career in American music, spanning over three decades from the late 1940s to the early 1980s.
Legacy
Today, the song is considered a classic country ballad, standing the test of time and adding to Marty Robbins' ongoing legacy as a major figure in country music history.

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