If You Wanted To, You Would
By Laura McK
[Verse 1]
I know you're wondering why I'm sad
If you asked me, I’d tell you why
It’s just this man who makes me blue
And I don’t even know why I try
We met so many years ago
Mostly passion, but so much more
The way he looked at me that night
Felt the sky crack open and pour
[Pre-Chorus]
He grabbed my hand, led me down the street
To that little corner shop
We cuddled under a blanket
Talking ’til the rain stopped
[Chorus]
If he wanted to, he would
That’s what my friends keep saying
And I think to myself, yeah he should
But here I am still praying
Boy, you're driving me to drink
Boy, of you I always think
If he wanted to, he would
Oh, if he only could
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[Verse 2]
He smelled of cedar and of pine
He asked if I wanted wine
We toasted to life, fell still in time
The chemistry—God, it felt divine
I’d never felt a pull like that
Could it be destiny?
But then you told me ’bout your lady
And how you stayed—just out of duty
[Pre-Chorus]
I didn’t understand at all
Why you stayed through all those seasons
You weren’t happy—anyone could see
Yet you held onto your reasons
[Chorus]
If he wanted to, he would
That’s what my friends keep saying
And I think to myself, yeah he should
This heart of mine keeps fraying
Boy, you're driving me to drink
Boy, of you I always think
Why won’t you choose me like you should?
If you only could
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[Bridge]
My heart’s been yours since that night
Sipping wine while the rain poured down
If you knew how much I’ve cried
When I picture you with her around
I’m not gonna beg, but God it’s sad
Walking away feeling empty and bad
Shake your head, boy—open your eyes
I’m right here, no more alibis
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[Final Chorus]
If you wanted to, you would
I really think you should
I can’t wait forever—
But a part of me would
My friends say let go, I deserve more
But I love you deeper than before
You stupid man, can’t you see?
I’m here for you
Forever—and always blue
