If I

If I smiled just right
then would you stay?
would you promise to never
ever go away?

If I said the right things-
the ones you want to hear,
would you hold me once more
and whisper in my ear?

If I dressed a little more trendy
and wore a little more makeup
would you want me again,
would it be enough?

If I did all the things
you used to ask me to do
then would you tell me once more
"I love you."

I know what you said,
and I know what you meant
but I can't help thinking
this can't be the end.

Maybe if I tried a little harder
maybe if I let you have your way
then I'd get to hold you again
maybe you'd stay.

I could change my appearance
I could change who I am
Anything to have you back
I swear I will, I swear I can.

If I had gone with you then
If I had danced one more time
If I had kissed you goodnite
maybe you'd still be mine

If I had chosen differently
If I had loved you more
then maybe you would have known
and never walked out that door

If I did something wrong
I wish you'd let me know
I wish you'd stay and explain
it's always my fault you go

All the If I's
are playing games with my mind
If I did something different
you wouldn't have left me behind

If I don't find my answers
I'll never let you go
I've dreamed every possibility
all the If I's I know