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 didn't sound so good The doctors 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 losin' life easier to understand Words are kind they help ease the mind I miss my old friend And thou 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 --- If I Could - Jack Johnson