If I Had My Way (Album Version)

If I Had My Way - Linda Eder

Long ago and far away

Before the world had come to this

I took for granted how my life would be

Assuming that my freedom would be free

Before these evening shadows fell

I reveled in the light of day

I rarely ever cried my patience wasn't tried

And heroes never died

But if I had my way

Things would be different

Danger wouldn't come from a sky of blue

Choices would be clear

And strangers would be kinder

Love a little blinder

As it saved the day

If I had my way

Every now and then it seems

We live our lives to such extremes

Racing all around never homeward bound

Losing what we've found

But if I had my way

Things would be different

No one would believe that a lie was true

Choices would be clear

And wisdom would be heeded

Warnings never needed

This is what I'd pray

If I had my way

The milk of human kindness

Would seek us out and find us

And color all the words we say

And hearts would come alive

Instead of breaking

No one would believe that a lie was true

Angels would appear

Children would be cherished

Hope would never parish

Faith would not betray

If I had my way