I Had This Man

Could have been wearing rubies!

Could have been takin' bows -

Could have been high society!

Could have been someone proud.

Shoulda had my silver spun - weaver that I am...

Shoulda been gettin' my work done -

but I had this man...

Could have been in Paris, riding down to the sea!

Sitting out on the sands with the African wind on me!

Shoulda had my guitar strung, player that I am -

Count my money in the sun -

but I had this man...

Maybe it was weakness, maybe I don't care...

But i wouldn't give up no not one day less just to have him here!

Might have kept me from being what I can -

but if you ever loved someone, you would understand.

Coulda been wearin' rubies INSTEAD OF THIS LIGHT WITHIN -

coulda held up the world, but - see - who woulda held up him BUT ME?

Should have had my song sung, singer that I am.....

shoulda had my work done.

But I had this man..........................

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Lyrics submitted by william.