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Life don't work that way

If I had my way, you'd be right here.

If I had my way, things would be more clear.

If you had your way, I wouldn't be tryin'.

If you had your way, you wouldn't be cryin'.

But life, don't work that way.

No life, don't work that way.

If they had their way, I'd say what they want to hear.

But my heart can't lie, that's why these words are here.

If I had my way, I wouldn't be insane.

If I had my way, we wouldn't play no games.

But life, don't work that way.

No life, don't work that way.

If I had my way, I'd give you a smile.

No not one of mine, one you could keep a while.

One you could wear, no matter what they might say.

One we could all see, all night and all day.

But life, don't work that way.

No life, don't work that way.

©1992 David D. Vande Velde