If I Could

Celine Dion

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 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

I just want to protect you

and help my baby through the hungry years

'cause you're part of me

and if you ever ever ever need

I 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