Keith Whitley - On the Other Hand Lyrics

(Don Schlitz - Paul Overstreet)

On one hand I count the reasons I could stay with you
And hold you close to me all night long
There's so many lovin' things I'd love to say to you
On that hand there's no reason why it's wrong.

But on the other hand there's a golden band
To remind me of someone who couldn't understand
On one hand I could stay and be your lover man
But the reason I must go is on the other hand.

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In your arms I feel the passion I thought had died
When I looked into your eyes I found myself
When I first kissed your lips I felt so alive
I've got to hand it to you girl you're something else.

But on the other hand there's a golden band
To remind me of someone who couldn't understand
On one hand I could stay and be your lover man
But the reason I must go is on the other hand.

Yes, the reason I must go is on the other hand...