[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