[INTRO — 20 SECONDS] [Vintage vinyl crackle and needle noise] [Soft Fender Rhodes chords slowly emerge] [Muted trumpet answers in the distance] [Spoken softly] You don’t have to be afraid with me… I know somebody hurt you before. But if you place your heart in my hands, I promise—I’ll treat it like my own. [VERSE 1] I can see the questions Hiding behind your smile, You’ve been walking through the shadows For such a long, long while. Someone made you promises, Then left you there alone, Now you’re afraid to give your love Another place to call home. But I won’t ask you to forget The tears that brought you here, I’ll just stand beside you, darling, Until love replaces fear. [PRE-CHORUS] I won’t rush you, I won’t push you, Take all the time you need. I’ll show you with my actions What my words truly mean. [CHORUS] I’ll take care of your heart, Like it was given to me from above. I’ll protect every tender part With the strength of a faithful love. When the night gets cold And the road gets hard, You’ll never face it alone. Give me your hand, And trust me to start— I’ll take care of your heart. [Female Background Vocals] He’ll take care… He’ll be right there… He’ll take care of your heart. [VERSE 2] I’m not promising perfection, But I promise I’ll be true. When the world becomes uncertain, I’ll be certain about you. I’ll listen when you’re speaking, Even when you say no words. I’ll learn the silent language Of every pain you’ve ever endured. And if your faith should weaken, You can borrow some of mine. I’ll remind you that real love Grows stronger over time. [PRE-CHORUS] I won’t leave you When you need me, Or disappear when trouble starts. You won’t have to question Who is holding your heart. [CHORUS] I’ll take care of your heart, Like it was given to me from above. I’ll protect every tender part With the strength of a faithful love. When the night gets cold And the road gets hard, You’ll never face it alone. Give me your hand, And trust me to start— I’ll take care of your heart. [TRUMPET SOLO] [Warm, expressive trumpet solo over strings, Rhodes, and gentle background harmonies] [BRIDGE] If your tears begin to fall, I’ll be there to catch them all. If your dreams lose sight of dawn, I’ll hold the light until you’re strong. I don’t need a love that’s easy, I need a love that’s real. And every day God gives me, I’ll show you how I feel. [Background Vocals] Every day… In every way… He’s gonna show you how he feels. [FINAL CHORUS — GOSPEL-SOUL BUILD] I’ll take care of your heart, Like the most precious treasure on earth. I’ll remind you every day Just how much your love is worth. When the night gets cold And the road gets hard, You’ll never face it alone. I’ll be your shelter, Wherever you are— I’ll take care of your heart. [Lead Vocal Ad-Libs] You can trust me, baby… I’m not going anywhere. Through the joy and the sorrow, I’m gonna be right there. [Background Vocals] He’ll take care of your heart! Every piece, every part! He’ll take care of your heart! [Lead Vocal] As long as there is breath in me, You’ll never have to doubt— My love will keep on holding you When all the lights go out. [OUTRO] [Music falls back to Rhodes, soft strings, and vinyl crackle] [Spoken softly] Your heart is safe with me. [Sung] I’ll take care… Of your heart. [Needle crackle continues, then slowly fades]
