If I Had My Way Lyrics

Advisory - the following lyrics contain explicit language:
Long ago and far away
Before the world had come to this
I took for granted how my life would be
Assuming that my freedom would be freeBefore these evening shadows fell
I reveled in the light of day
I rarely ever cried, my patience wasn't tried
And heroes never diedBut if I had my way
Things would be different
Danger wouldn't come from a sky of blue
Choices would be clearAnd strangers would be kinder

Love a little blinder
As it saved the day
If I had my wayEvery now and then it seems
We live our lives to such extremes
Racing all around, never homeward bound
Losing what we've foundBut if I had my way
Things would be different
No one would believe that a lie was true
Choices would be clearAnd wisdom would be heeded
Warnings never needed
This is what I'd pray
If I had my wayThe milk of human kindness
Would seek us out and find us
And color all the words we sayAnd hearts would come alive
Instead of breaking
No one would believe that a lie was true
Angels would appearChildren would be cherished
Hope would never parish
Faith would not betray
If I had my way