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
