If I only had the words to tell you   If you only had the time to understand   Though I know it wouldn't change your feelings   And I know you'll carry on the best you can.      If I only had the urge to tell you   If you only knew how hard it is to say   When the simple lines have all been taken   And the radio repeats them ev'ry day.      If I never find the song to sing you   If you always find it hard to comprehend   Well, you know there wouldn't be much meaning   If I had to sing those tired words again.      Life goes on and on   And tonight will soon be gone   But if we try we can be sure.      If I only had the words to tell you   If you only had the time to understand   But I only have these arms to hold you   And it's all that you can ask of any man.      La la la la, la la la la      If I only had the words to tell you   If you only had the time to understand   Oh, but I only have these arms to hold you   And it's all that you can ask of any man.