IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN

If I had only known it was your last walk in the rain,
I'd keep you out for hours in the storm,
I would hold your hand, like a lifeline to my heart
and underneath the thunder we'd be forever warm
if only I had known it was our last walk in the rain.

If only I had known I'd never hear your voice again,
I'd memorize each thing you ever said,
and on these cold and lonely nights
I could think of them once more
and keep your words alive inside my head,
If I had only known I'd never hear your voice again.

You were the treasure of my heart
you were the one who always stood beside me
So unaware, I foolishly believed
That you would always be there.
But then there came a day
W hen I closed my eyes and you slipped away.

If I had only known it was my last night by your side
I'd pray a miracle would stop the dawn
and when you smiled at me I would look into your eyes
and make sure you knew my love for you goes on and on
if I had only known, if I had only known.

The love I would have shown
if I had only known!!

Reba McEntire



Thanks, Randi, for this award


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