Tip of My Fingers
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
With soft words I whispered your name
I held you right on the tip of my fingers
But that was as close as I came.
My eyes had a vision of
Sweet lips yielding beneath my command
I had your love on the tips of my fingers
But I let it slip right through my hands.
But I let it slip right through my hands.
Somebody took you when I wasn't looking
And I should have known from the start
That it's a long long way from the tip of my fingers
To the love hidden deep in your heart.
To the love hidden deep in your heart...
Tip of My Fingers
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of 'Tip of My Fingers' on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. As a staple of the gospel and spiritual music tradition, the song reflects the group's deep commitment to vocal harmony and emotive delivery. Brown's distinctive baritone anchors the track, characteristic of his work within the gospel genre during the late 20th century. The recording captures the warmth and reverence typical of the era's spiritual recordings, showcasing the band's ability to translate complex theological themes into accessible, moving music. This track stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of gospel music and the specific contributions of Jim Ed Brown to the genre's catalog.