this is a song for my sons for when they understand it you know how life is full you know we couldn t plan it your dad and i prayed for strength and understanding for things we couldn t see or comprehend this is a song for you to carry in your pocket take all our love with you in all the paths you walk in i can t say your life will always go like it should but i can say that god is always good and when the cold wind blows like i know it will and when you feel alone like i know you will and when the cold wind blows like we know it will don t let your love grow don t let your love grow don t let your love grow cold this is a song for my sons for when they understand it you know how life is full you know we couldn t plan it your dad and i prayed for strength and understanding for things we couldn t see or comprehend this is a song from my heart a small refrain to hold you for times when we re apart and i cannot console you be honest with yourself and don t forget to pray and read your bible everyday and when the cold wind blows like i know it will and when you feel alone like i know you will and when the cold wind blows like i know it will don t let your love grow don t let your love grow don t let your love grow cold