If I could

I'd put away my sorrow

I wouldn't wait until tomorrow

To let you know how I feel



If I could

I'd look you in the eyes

And it wouldn't be a surprise

I would know what to say



But I'm afraid

Of what's at stake

Of what a love like

This could do



Oh it's my fate

To hesitate

From saying I love you



But I would if

You said you'd never leave

This little promise always to keep

This broken heart that wants you



If I could

Every time you held me close

Remembering when love at most

Burned in flames

Died away



If I could

I'd take you by the hand

And I'm sure you'd understand

Why it is I want you so



But I'm afraid

Of what's at stake

Of what a love like

This could do



Oh it's my fate

To hesitate

From saying I love you



But I would if

You said you'd never leave

This little promise always to keep

This broken heart that wants you