Exile – Hang On to Your Heart, is a song written by J.P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire, and recorded by American country music group Exile. It was released in July 1985 as the first single and title track from the album Hang On to Your Heart. The song was Exile’s sixth number one country hit. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the country chart.

Exile – Hang On to Your Heart
From the album Hang On to Your Heart
B-side “She Likes Her Lovin'”
Released July 1985
Genre Country
Length 3:40
Label Epic
Songwriter(s) J.P. Pennington Sonny LeMaire
Producer(s) Buddy Killen

COUNTRYPEDIA

Exile – Hang On to Your Heart Lyrics

The band was playing, kinda, something low
All the lovers swaying, to and fro
You and me, together, dancing real slow

Tonight’s the night, I want you to know
I can’t hold out any longer
Remember, love can’t grow
Oh, very much stronger

You better hang on to your heart, hold on tight
Or I’m gonna steal it away, tonight
I’ll take you in my arms and never ever let you go

There’s a new moon out, the stars are shining bright
You’re here with me and it feels so right
So hang on to your heart
Or I’m gonna steal it away

You’re living proof, that dreams come true
I can’t believe, I’m really holding you
So close, so tight, all night through

If I could only make time stand still, forever
It’ll always be
Just you and me
Here, together

You better hang on to your heart, hold on tight
Or I’m gonna steal it away, tonight
I’ll take you in my arms and never ever let you go

There’s a new moon out, the stars are shining bright
You’re here with me and it feels so right
So hang on to your heart
Or I’m gonna steal it away

Hang on, hang on
Hang on to your heart
Hang on, hang on
Hang on to your heart

Hang on, hang on
Hang on to your heart
Hang on, hang on
Hang on to your heart

GENIUS