You need hands to hold someone you care for
You need hands to show that you're sincere
When you feel nobody wants to know you
You need hands to brush away the tears
When you hold a brand new baby
You need tender hands to guide them on their way
You need hands to thank the Lord for living
And for giving us this day

1958 Max Bygraves picked up the basics of songwriting. Describing "You Need Hands" as one of his early attempts, he relates how "...I had penned the rough guide to a song" while appearing in Swinging In The Lane. Later, it was recorded by Eydie Gormé and became a big hit; the original version was the alternative A Side to "Tulips From Amsterdam".