If I Could

from Visions of Freedom by Fiddlin' Pete Watercott

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We sing songs of love and peace, yet live in a world of
violence and hate. I have seen the amazing healing power of music.
If there was a song that could change the world, I would sing it.

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IF I COULD Words and music by Pete Watercott c 2004

If you’re lonely and in need of a friend,
If you’re waiting for someone to reach out their hand,
Someone to care, someone to share,
To sing a hymn that might change bad to good.
I would sing you that song,
If I could.

When the world seems filled up with hate,
We feel cornered by fear, with no hope to escape,
A song should reverse the course of the curse,
And leave the beauty of life understood,
I would sing you that song,
If I could.

So many songs have been written for love,
Somehow it just don’t seem right.
In a world that’s gone crazy,
I keep hoping that maybe,
Someday, someone gets it right.

I listen to the music that speaks,
Of the glorious day when all battles will cease,
Children will grow, well nourished, they’ll know,
To respect, honor all as we should,
I would sing you that song,
If I could.

So many songs have been written for peace,
Somehow, it just don’t seem right.
Our world is violent and crazy,
I keep hoping that maybe,
Someday, we can all see the light.

When dreamers can hold on to their dreams,
And as lovers embrace, and hold each other close,
Then the whole world, it seems,
Lies between you and me,
And we’re free on this ground that we stood,
I would sing you that song,
If I could.

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from Visions of Freedom, track released December 3, 2019
Fiddlin' Pete Watercott/Fiddles, Schwab Electric Mandolin & Vocals, Tammy Kilpatrick/Vocals, Neil Gelvin/Guitar, Dan Connor/Guitar, Ryan Finch/Bass

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