Her eyes tell the story too many nights alone He always takes for granted she's waiting there at home He treats her like she's nothing, man that guy's a fool Can't he see he holds a priceless jewel If it were me I'd be thanking my lucky stars If it were me I'd be holding her in my arms She'd never ever wonder what true love means If it were me I've heard the lies he tells her when he stays out 'til dawn The stuff he tries to sell her nobody buys for long She deserves much better than the crumbs he throws her way I think it's time somebody set him straight If it were me I'd be thanking my lucky stars If it were me I'd be holding her in my arms She'd never ever wonder what true love means If it were me Someday she's gonna realize she's worth a whole lot more I'll be right there waiting at her door If it were me I'd be thanking my lucky stars If it were me I'd be holding her in my arms She'd never ever wonder what true love means If it were me