If I could
 I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes
 Give you courage in a world [bad word]  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

 I didn't change your world
 But I would if I could
 Oh darling, I love you baby