If I Could lyrics

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 And i know that i could 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 yesterdays don't have to be your way If i knew I could try to change the world i brought you to Now there isn't that much more that i can do But i would if i could If, if i could