Take Me For Longing

Alison Krauss & Union Station

Don't choose me because I am faithful

Don't choose me because I am kind

If your heart settles on me

I'm for the taking

Take me for longing or leave me behind



I would be for you a fire and a rainbow

I would be for you an opening door

Time and hard lessons are one kind of wisdom

Try to forget them or love me no more



I'm not asking your heart to believe me

I'm not asking for promise or pledge

Whatever the answer

It's yes that's the question

I am the fool dancing over the edge



Don't choose me because I am faithful

Don't choose me because I am kind

If your heart settles on me

I'm for the taking

Take me for longing or leave me behind