(Ed King Johnny Van-Zant). Two young lovers meet and take each others hand. They say I do in the name of the Lord. Livin' as one givin' all they can. Then the pressures come and a child is born. Young girl cradles the child in her arms. The man's home late and his day's too long. They're both unable to spend some time alone. That everybody needs to have. That's the thing that keeps love strong. (chorus). Love don't always come easy. And sometimes love it can hurt. Words don't always come easy. It's worth a try we're gonna make it work. 'Cause love don't always come easy. Without warning many go a different way. And travel that road lookin' for someone. Their lives unravel a little more every day. This ain't no time to turn and run. It's a crime to throw it all away. (repeat chorus).