If I was (1985) (video)

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1. If I was a better man, would fellow men take me to their hearts ?

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If I was a stronger man, carrying the weight of popular demand,

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tell me, would that alarm her ? I'd never harm her at all.

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If I was a soldier, captive arms I'd lay before her !

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If I was a sailor, seven oceans I'd sail to her !

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2. If I was a wiser man, would other men reach out and touch me ?

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If I was a kinder man, dishing up love for a hungry world,

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tell me, would that appease her ? I want to please her again.

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If I was a painter, I'd paint a world that couldn't taint her !

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If I was a leader, on food of love from above I would feed her !

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If I was a poet, all my love in burning words I would show it !

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If I was her lover, her eyes in kisses I would cover !

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Come here my baby, oh, they can't touch you now,

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I'll keep you safe and warm, I'll never leave you at all.

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Come here, my baby, oh, they won't touch you.

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Dishing up love for a hungry world,

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tell me, would that appease you ?

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I want to please you again

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If I was a soldier, captive arms I'd lay before her !

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If I was a sailor, seven oceans I'd sail to her !

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If I was a painter, I'd paint a world that couldn't taint her !

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If I was a leader, on food of love from above I would feed her !

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If I was a poet, all my love in burning words I would show it !

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If I was her lover ....

(Midge Ure)