If I Could (Live At The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada - November 2003)

[Spoken Intro]

I'd like to, um, to dedicate this next song to all the parents and children of the world, and especially my very own: Rene-Charles

[Verse 1]

If I could, I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes

Give you courage in a world of compromise

Yes, I would

[Verse 2]

If I could, I would teach you all the things I never learned

And I'd help you cross the bridges that have burned

Yes, I would

[Verse 3]

If I could, I would try to shield your innocence from time

But the part of life I gave you isn't mine

I watched you grow so I could let you go

[Verse 4]

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

[Verse 5]

Yeah, 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

[Verse 6]

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

[Verse 7]

Oh, baby, Mommy wants to protect you

And help my baby through the hungry years

'Cause you're part of me

And if you ever need a shoulder to cry on or just someone to talk to

I'll be there, I'll be there

I didn't change your world, but I would, if I could

[Spoken Outro]

Oh, darling, I love you, baby