Heavenly arms reach out to hold me
Heavenly arms entice you to dance
In a world of ill will, the dancers are still
Heavenly arms reach out to me

Heavenly arms soft as a love song
Heavenly arms bring a kiss to your ear
In a world that seems mad, all the dancers seem sad
Heavenly arms reach out to me

Sylvia, Sylvia
Sylvia, Sylvia

Heavenly arms come to my rescue
Only a woman can love a man
In a world full of hate, love should never wait
Heavenly arms reach out to me

Heavenly arms strong as a sunset
Heavenly arms pure as the rain
Lovers stand warned of the world's impending storm
Heavenly arms reach out to me

Sylvia, Sylvia
Sylvia, Sylvia

Heavenly arms reach out to hold me
Sylvia, you mean so much to me
Heavenly arms reach out to hold me
Sylvia, you mean so much to me
Heavenly arms reach out to hold me
Sylvia, you mean so much to me
Heavenly arms reach out to hold me


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    Written and first performed by Lou Reed

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