If I Could

[Verse 1] A brand new baby was born yesterday, just in time Papa cried, baby cried, said your tears are like mine I heard some words from a friend on the phone, didn't sound so good The doctors gave him two weeks to live, I'd give him more if I could [Hook] You know that I would now If only I could You know that I would now If only I could [Verse 2] Down the middle drops one more grain of sand They say that new life makes losing life easier to understand Words are kind they help ease the mind I'll miss my old friend And though you've got to go we'll keep a piece of your soul One goes out, one comes in [Hook] You know that I would now If only I could You know that I would now If only I could