[Verse] A brand new baby was born yesterday, just in time Papa cried, baby cried, said "Your tears are like mine" I heard some words from a friend on the phone Didn't sound so good The doctors gave him two weeks to live I'd give him more if I could You know that I would now If only I could You know that I would now If only I could Down the middle drops one more grain of sand They say that new life makes losing life easier to understand Words are kind, they help ease the mind I miss my old friend And though you've got to go, we'll keep a piece of your soul One goes out, one comes in You know that I would now If only I could You know that I would now If only I could