I look in the mirror with you in my arms
And I see a reflection
Of a smile that says, "you believe in love"
And just for a moment, I drifted away
But I couldn't stay, darling
A hint of love, a bit of fear
I'm tryin' to say

If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you, I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here

And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
'Cause I think my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
Ooh yeah

I'm tryin' to protect you
From the lies that your heart tells
Even though it says that you want me
All I see is pain and misery

Seasons may change
But I can't forget the days of old
My heart ached when you walked away
I said I'll never love again

If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you, I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here

And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
'Cause I think my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here, ooh

The days go by
And I feel that you can make me happy
Time goes on
And I feel that love is at my door
And though I tell myself that you're the one

Who said those words before
Thought it hurts too much
I can't trust in love
Again
Again

If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you, I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here

And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
'Cause my heart has given up

If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you, I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love, in love

If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
My heart has given up
Can't be here

If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
'Cause I think my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here

Ooh
Oh
If I were you I wouldn't be here
Oh, oh


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If I Were You Lyrics as written by Shae Jones Anthony S. Crawford

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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    General Comment
    don't listen 2 this song if u need the toilet, the water noises on the background don't help u
    alice palaceon August 17, 2002   Link
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    My Opinion
    This is one of the most touching songs I've ever heard.
    Guy1on August 10, 2010   Link
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    General Comment
    she has given up on love...cuz she was in love with a man b4 that was telling her the same things that this new man is saying to her now. so shez hesitant and fearful this relationship will end up like her last. so shez warning him that shez "damaged" and her heart is broken, but she doesnt think he deserves a damaged woman he deserves someone that will love him the same way he'll love her
    dimepon November 04, 2010   Link

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