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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.

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'd have tried to change the world I brought you to.
And there isn't very much that I can do.
But I would...
If I could.

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...
If I could...
I would help you make it through the hungry years.
But I know that I can never cry your tears.
But I would...
If I could.