Every road I stand upon, every new place that I find,loving someone, remembering no more, always something takes my time.What would have happened if I'd stayed around? Would I have been with you?What would have happened if I'd stayed around? Would I have been with you?The sun sets on singers in the night, and the stars in the sky,and the sands out of sight, walking their weary ways back home.My head is not heavy, but my eyes and arms are full.One thought's lingering to roam.What would have happened if I'd stayed around?Would I have been with you?What would have happened if I'd stayed around? Would I have been with you?What would have happened if I'd stayed around? Would I have been with you?Girls in their forties, and girls in their teens,girls with their husbands far from home.Some with their hair down, and some with their eyes closed.All with their ribbons well undone.What would have happened if I'd stayed around? Would I have been with you?What would have happened if I'd stayed around?Would I have been with you?Men by a roadside, and in a factory.Drivers on wagons going North.Friends in a public bar with a dog board as their guard.Never turned to ask me what I'm worth.What would I have done if I'd stayed around? What would I have done?What would have happened if I'd stayed aroundWould I have been with youWhat would have happened if I'd stayed aroundWould I have been with youBuying a present for a new born childDrowning in whiskey and in ginWatching a girl child cry to my faceWith her mother asking where I've beenWhat would have happenedWhat would have happenedWhat would have happened if I'd stayed aroundWould I have been with youWhat would have happened if I'd stayed aroundWould I have been with youWhat would have happened if I'd stayed around