Jack Johnson: "If I Could" Lyrics

A brand new baby was born yesterday just in time

Papa cried baby cried said your tears are like mine

I heard some words from a friend on the phone didn't sound so good

The doctors gave him 2 weeks to live

I'd give him more if i could



You know i would now if only i could

You know i would now if only i could



Down the middle drops one more grain of sand

They say that new life makes losin' life easier to understand

Words are kind they help ease the mind i miss my old friend

And thou you gotta go we'll keep a piece of your soul

One goes out, one comes in



You know i would now if only i could

You know i would now if only i could