[ Both ] We're far apart but our hearts're holding hands [ Merle ] It's lonely just to sit here by myself each night Not knowing when I'll ever get to hold you tight Oh yes I have temptations and sometimes it's pretty rough But temptation's never strong as our sweet love [ Both ] Cause our hearts are holding hands across the miles Even though we're lonely we can smile [ Merle ] Cause I know you're my woman [ Bonnie ] And I know you're my man [ Both ] We're far apart but our hearts are holding hands [ Bonnie ] Today a stranger looked my way and flashed his gold And said he'd buy me all the treasures I could hold But I took out your last letter that said you love me so And there I found the strenght to tell him no [ Both ] Cause our hearts are holding hands... And come what may our hearts are holding hands