If I Could

A brand new baby was born yesterday Just in time Papa cried, baby cried Said your tears are like mine I heard some words From a friend on the phone That didn't sound so good The doctor gave him two weeks to live I'd give him more if I could You know that I would now If only I could You know that I would now If only I could Down the middle drops one more Grain of sand They say that New life makes losing life easier to understand Words are kind They helped ease the mind Of this, my old friend And though you gotta go We'll keep a piece of your soul One goes out, one comes in You know that I would now If only I could You know that I would now If only I could