Lyrics of If i could

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 would try 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, daddy wants to protect you
And help my baby through the hungriest
'cause your part of me and if you ever ever need
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
Oh darling, i love you baby