If I could
I'd protect you
from the sadness in your eyes
Give you courage
in a world of compromise
Yes I would
If I could
I would teach you all the things
I've never learned
And I'd help you
cross the bridges
that I've burned
Yes I would
If I could
I would try to shield
your innocence from time
But the part of life
I gave you isn't mine
I've watched you grow
so I could let you go
If I could
I would help you make it
through the hungry years
But I know that I could never
cry your tears
but I would if I could
Yes if I live
in a time and place
where you don't want to be
You don't have to walk
along this road with me
My yesterday
won't have to be your way
If I knew
I have tried to change
the world I brought you to
And there isn't very much
that I could do
but I would if I could
Oh baby I just want
to protect you
And help my baby
through the hungry years
'cause you're part of me
And if you ever
ever ever need
I said a shoulder to cry on
Or just someone to talk to
I'll be there I'll be there
I didn't change your world
but I would if I could