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 dry your tears
But I would if I could
Yes, if I live
In a time and place where you don′t wanna 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 you're 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 the world
But I would if I could
Oh darling, I love you baby