If I could paint
I'd paint a portrait of you
The sunlight in your eyes
A masterpiece of truth
And a single tear
Like a silent prayer
That's shining so much brighter
Than a diamond ever dared
If I could do anything at all
I'd do it for you

If I could write
I'd write a book for you
A tale of hidden treasures
With an I.O.U
And a million words
Couldn't say a thing
That won't be said in three words
Where love's the central theme
If I could do anything at all,
I'd do it for you

Darling can't you see
What you mean to me
Anything that I can do
I'll do it for you
And darling don't you know
Just how far I'd go
Anything that I can do,
I'd do it for you

Sometimes I feel so second-rate
Seems loving you was my greatest mistake
I know I'm insecure
And love don't keep score
But I wish I could give you more

If I could play
I'd play up a storm for you
A raging sea of passion
That you never knew
Every whispered sound
Would touch your heart
And maybe for a moment
I could be your favourite star
If I could do anything at all
If I could, I'd give you more
If I could do anything at all
I'd do it for you

And darling can't you see
You mean the world to me
Anything that I can do
I'll do it for you
And darling don't you know
Just how far I'd go
Anything that I can do
I'll do it,
I'll do it for you
I'll do it,
Do it for you


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If I Could Lyrics as written by Eric Peter Weideman Garry Allan Frost

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    Simple meaning, really, but a good one.

    Basically highlighting that a girl he either wants to be with or is currently with, and he's professing his love for her and the lengths he'll go to in order to show her just how much she loves her.

    Or vice versa, whichever.

    Great song, though.

    RickyRicardo18on September 05, 2013   Link

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