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 can never cry your tears, but i would, if i could
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'd have tried to change the world i brought you to
And there isn't very much that i can do, but i would, if i could

If i could, i would try to shield your innocence from time
But that part of life i gave you isn't mine
I watched you grow so i could let you go

If, if i could, i would help you make it through those hungry years
But i know that i can never cry your tears, but i would, if i could
Yes, i would, yes, i would, if i could