作词 : Haggard Holding things together Ain't no easy thing to do When it comes to raisin' children It's a job - meant for two Alice please believe me I can't go on and on Holding things together With you gone. Today was Angie's birthday I guess it slipped your mind I tried twice to call you But no answer either time But the postman brought a present I mailed some days ago I just signed it love from mama So Angie wouldn't know. Holding things together Ain't no easy thing to do When it comes to raisin' children It's a job - meant for two Alice please believe me I can't go on and on Holding things together With you gone. Alice please believe me I can't go on and on Holding things together With you gone.