Standard (EADGBE)
If I told you now
That I didnt have the answers
That I didnt know the reasons
That I didnt hold the key
If I told you now
That I couldnt say for certain
That I wouldnt break my promise
Could you bear to look at me?
If I told you now
That in spite of my persistence
And my confident demeanor
I am more and more in doubt
If I told you now
Would you smile with understanding
Would you burn with disappointment
Or would you turn and turn me out?
If I told you now
I suspect you still might say
Weve gone too far to change
Or push away the tide
Would you close us down
Or would I get extra points
Because I tried?
If I tried
If I told you now
And Im not about to tell you
But in case I chose to mention
Things I know you wont allow
Would it hurt less later
If I told you now?
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If I told you now
That were never really safe
From all the fires we set
Or debts we had to pay
Would you hold me now
So at least for this, for here
I know youd stay
If youd stay
If I told you now
It would be for your protection
Cause Im sure Ill disappoint you
Though I cant imagine how
Does it make me better
If I told you now?
Would you make me better
If I told you now?