If I could find the man I wish I’d be
By the river where the water flows
I’m sure you’d love me more than he
I’m sure if I were him and he were me

If I could find the man I wish I’d be
before the river finds the weeping sea 
and learns what I hope no one knows
I’m sure you’d love me more than he

How could any disagree
from heaven’s mouth to hell’s sweet lows
If I could find the man I wish I’d be
– a soul worthy of my family tree?

If I were he & he me, all would see
how much you’d love me more than he
— we’ll never know, that’s how it goes
but I’ll keep searching just for show

but If I could find the man I wish I’d be
I’m sure you’d love me more than he