Would I smile more? Would I be warmer?
Be one of those people who could light a broom?
Would I be as lonely? Would I feel protected?
Would I be confident, a little less confused?
If he would have stayed, would I have all these questions?
Would I be alone? Would I be lonely?

Oh my God, how could he leave? And just who would I be?
If he would, if he would have stayed
I've always wondered, would I dance more?
And love without being afraid of getting lost?
Would I apologize for who I am? Would I let people in?
Would I follow my heart even if it hurt?
If he would have stayed, would I have all these questions?
How could He leave, and just who would I be, if He would, if He would have stayed
If He hadn't walked out the door, when I was three years old
Leaving us alone, a memory I hold
Would I be a stranger?
Strong now, like my mama
And rise up from the ashes when you were gone
And stand up here pouring my heart out in a song
If He would have stayed
If He would have stayed

He would
If He would have stayed