If I Was
Composer(s): D. Mitchell; Midge Ure
Performer(s): Midge Ure



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 out 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 and burning words I would show it
If I was a 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