If Teardrops Were Silver

If heartache was laughter

Then I'd be a clown

If loneliness was happiness

I could sure spread some roundIf hurting was like heaven

There'd be no wings like mine

If teardrops were silver

Oh, how I'd shineIf loving you was good for me

I'd be the picture of health

And if missing you was riches

I'd own the world and all its wealthAnd if wanting you was wisdom

I'd be the wisest and then

I'd know why I lost you

And could win your love againBut hurting's not heaven

It's more like someplace else

But hurting is the one thing

That I do so wellYes, if heartaches were funny

I could laugh all the time

And if teardrops were silver

Oh how I'd shineIf teardrops were silver

Oh, how I'd shine