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If I Could Turn the Hands of Time

from Love Holds On by Rick Paul

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This is the songwriter's own take on a melodic ballad that's been covered by multiple artists in the past, including Jennifer Lynn and Paul Johansen. The song shows how what we don't know can hurt us.

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If I Could Turn the Hands of Time
words and music by Rick Paul

I'm sitting here alone
In this candlelight
He's right there by your side
Holding you tight
And I never loved you the way
He's loving you now
All we have are "could have beens"
That faded somehow

If I could turn the hands of time
And freeze one fateful night
I'd make it be the way it should
In perfect hindsight
If I could turn the hands of time
I know just what I'd do
I'd say the words you never heard
The night that I lost you

You once said, "I love you so"
Through your butterflies
I never replied at all
Except with my eyes
And in those silent moments
We drifted apart
For I didn't know a friend
Could capture my heart

If I could turn the hands of time
And freeze one fateful night
I'd make it be the way it should
In perfect hindsight
If I could turn the hands of time
I know just what I'd do
I'd say the words you never heard
The night that I lost you

If I could turn the hands of time
I'd tell you I love you

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from Love Holds On, released July 3, 2009
Words and music by Rick Paul.

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Rick Paul Laguna Hills, California

Rick Paul's songs combine memorable pop/rock and country melodies with mature, often thought provoking, lyrics on life and love. His singing has drawn comparisons to Dan Hill, Randy Newman, and Neil Young, while his piano playing is most frequently compared to Rick’s biggest musical influence, Elton John. Rick performs frequently in Orange County, California. ... more

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