26K views · 1.3K reactions | "The Tips of My Fingers" 1969 by Roy Clark is about a man who had a woman's love within his grasp ("on the tips of my fingers") but failed to fully commit, allowing her to "slip right through my hands" and leaving him with the realization that he should have known how difficult it was to win her love in the first place. The song explores themes of near-success, missed opportunities, and the regret of lost love… | Kris Kristofferson Fans | Facebook