if you hadn t been there

Dolly Parton

If you hadn t been there
Where would I be?
Without your trust
Love and belief

The ups and downs
We ve always shared
And I wouldn t be here
If you hadn t been there

If you hadn t been you
Well who would I be?
You ve always seen
The best in me

Your loving arms
Have cradled me
You held me close
And I believe

I wouldn t be here
If you hadn t been there
Holding my hand
Showing you care

You made me dream
More than I dared
And I wouldn t be here
If you hadn t been there

Oh you are my rock
A soft place to land
My wings, my confidence
You understand

Your willingness
Beyond compare
No I wouldn t be here
If you hadn t been there

I wouldn t be here
If you hadn t been there
Pushing me on
When I was scared

I thank God and you
Oh for your loving care
And for giving me love
With more to spare

You made me climb
And top the stairs
I wouldn t be here
I wouldn t be here
If you hadn t been there

Oh I wouldn t be here
If you hadn t been there