If I Had Only Known by Reba McEntire
If I had only known it was the last walk in the rain,
I’d keep you out for hours in the storm.
I would hold your hand, like a life line to my heart.
Underneath the thunder we’d be warm.
If I had only known it was the last walk in the rain.
If I had only known I’d never hear your voice again,
I’d memorize each thing you’ve ever said.
And on those lonely nights, I could think of you once more.
Keep your words alive inside my head.
If I had only known I’d never hear your voice again.
You were the treasure in my hand.
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,
And I turned my head and you slipped away.
If I had only known it was my last night by your side,
I’d pray a miracle stop the dawn.
And when you smiled at me I would look into your eyes
And make sure you know 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.
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