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Hands Lyrics by Guy Clark

Old Friends

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[Verse 1]
A fist is just another kind of hammer made of steel
Beating blindly on the anvil a hammer cannot feel
A hand is for reaching out and touching all you can
And holding on and hoping that you'll come to understand

[Chorus]
So always try to keep your heart connected to your wrist
Because everybody knows you can't shake hands with a fist

[Verse 2]
A fist is just another kind of a tower made of stone
Without a window anywhere, you know a tower stands alone
But a hand can open windows that have never seen the lights
Lead you through the darkness and guide you through the night

[Chorus]
So always try to keep your heart connected to your wrist
Because everybody knows you can't shake hands with a fist
Now always try to keep your heart connected to your wrist
'Cause everybody knows you can't shake hands with a fist
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About “Hands” by Guy Clark

Read the complete lyrics to "Hands" by Guy Clark from the album "Old Friends". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

"Hands" is performed by Guy Clark. from the album "Old Friends" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Hands", explore more songs by Guy Clark using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Hands" is credited to Guy Clark. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Hands" appears on "Old Friends".

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