I HOLD YOUR HAND IN MINE
Tom Lehrer


I hold you hand in mine dear I press it to my lips, 
I take a healthy bite from your dainty fingertips
My joy would be complete dear 
If you were only here, 
But still I keep your hand as a precious souvenir

The night you died I cut it off I really don't know why, 
For now each time I kiss it I get bloodstains on my tie
I'm sorry now I killed you for our love was something fine, 
Until they come to get me I shall hold your hand in mine



(Contributed by Paul Molloy - September 2002)