If I was a better man

Would fellow men take me to their hearts

If I was a stronger man

Carrying the weight of popular demand

Tell me would that alarm her

I'd never harm her at all



If I was a soldier

Captive arms I'd lay before her

If I was a sailor

Seven oceans I'd sail to her



If I was a wiser man

Would other men reach out and touch me

If I was a kinder man

Dishing up love for a hungry world

Tell me would that appease her

I want to please her again



If I was a painter

I'd paint a world that couldn't taint her

If I was a leader

On food of love from above I would feed her

If I was a poet

All my love in burning words I would show it

If I was her lover

Her eyes in kisses I would cover

Come here my baby

Oh they can't touch you now

I'll keep you safe and warm

I'll never leave you at all

Come here my baby

Oh they won't touch you

Dishing up love for a hungry world

Tell me would that appease you

I want to please you again



If I was a soldier

Captive arms I'd lay before her

If I was a sailor

Seven oceans I'd sail to her

If I was a painter

I'd paint a world that couldn't taint her

If I was a leader

On food of love from above I would feed her

If I was a poet

All my love in burning words I would show it



Words and music: M. Ure/D. Mitchell