"Chris" ©2003
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If Only I Could
by Betty Baker Bailey If only I could hold you near, I would quiet all your fears All your little heart desires I would not put in the fires. I would love you That's what mothers do; For children are a blessing from God. Refrain: And if desire had any power You'd be here within the hour. And if my heart had a say You'd be mine all the way. And I would love you With a love that's true For you would be a blessing to me. Oh, how I'd love you That's what mothers do A blessing is what you were to be. If only I could end your cries So that no more of you dies, Oh, how happy I would be Just to have you here with me. And I would love you That's what mothers do. For children are a blessing from God. If I only I could hold you tight Keep away that awful "right", I'd count your little toes And kiss your little nose. And I would love you That's what mothers do. For children are a blessing from God. If only I could make you mine, Take away that awful brine, I would kiss your little cheeks For at least one hundred weeks. And I would love you That's what mothers do. For children are a blessing from God. |