If You Love Someone

From the Album Don’t Stand Still

When I was young I didn’t have
A way to let my feelings show
Even though my mom and dad
Did their best to build a happy home
I would hide in my room
Listening to the music play
Just howling at the moon
Just to feel my body sway

If you love someone you won’t do anything to make them feel bad
If you love someone you won’t do anything to make them feel sad

Then I traveled around the world, yes I did
Just sitting on the couch
When I found myself that girl with long dark curls
Who showed me what life is about
Then sure enough, I surmise
I had some growing up to do
When I looked into your eyes, it’s no lie
I knew I would marry you

If you love someone you won’t do anything to make them feel bad
If you love someone you won’t do anything to make them feel sad

People talk of judgment day
But for me I’m in no rush
I’d rather hear that music play
True love takes work not just luck
I recall that first kiss, yes I do
May that feeling not go away
Not because I simply wish to reminisce
But to say true love is here to stay

If you love someone you won’t do anything to make them feel bad
If you love someone you won’t do anything to make them feel sad

Words & music by Larry Long
Copyright Larry Long 2011 | BMI

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