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Intro:
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Verse 1:
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A brand new baby was born yesterday, just in time
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Papa cried, baby cried, said your tears are like mine
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I heard some words from a friend on the phone Didn't sound so good
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The doctors gave him two weeks to live I'd give him more If I could
Chorus:
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You know that I would now
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If only I could
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You know that I would now
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If only I could
Interlude:
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Verse 2:
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Down the middle drops one more grain of sand
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They say that new life makes losing life easier to understand
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Words are kind they help ease the mind - I'll miss my old friend
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And though you've
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got to go we'll keep a piece of your soul - One goes out, one comes in
Chorus:
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You know that I would now
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If only I could
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You know that I would now
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If only I could
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- If I Could (Tabs)
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Last Updated: April 26, 2021