If I were to walk a hundred miles If I were a stranger from another land What would you say, what would you do Would you lend me your hand? Though I try to make you smile At times I bring you no harmony From where I stand, my point of view I just want you to be happy And I won't hold you down I won't hold you down I will let you go, I won't pull you back I think you know me better than that I won't hold you down I know I'm away most of the time And I'm sorry for the price you've paid If you must go, I'll understand Please believe me when I say I won't hold you down I won't hold you down I will let you go, I won't pull you back I think you know me better than that I won't hold you down How you feel, and the road you choose I hope that you succeed But I thank you for the time we shared And I'm sorry that you have to leave And I won't hold you down I won't hold you down I will let you go, I won't pull you back I think you know me better than that And I won't hold you down I won't hold you down I won't hold you down I will let you go, I won't pull you back I think you know me better than that I won't hold you down