American Old Time Song Lyrics: 21 I Wouldn't If I Could
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 21
I WOULDN'T IF I COULD.
I wandered by the leafy lane.
The sun was going down,
I heard his gentle steps again,
And yet I did not frown;
Thinks I: "he came to walk with me.
To tell him No! is rude;
I couldn't if I would, you see,
I wouldn't if I could."
Chorus.
I couldn't if I would, you see,
I wouldn't if I could
I couldn't if I would, you see,
I wouldn't if I could.
The early stars were in the sky,
And still he did not go.
The garden gate we lingered by
In evening's silver glow;
He asked me if his wife I'd be,
And whisper "No" who would?
I couldn't if I would, you see,
I wouldn't if I could.-Chorus.