Richard Fagan/Rick Peoples Well I better tell you upfront you've always been my friend The kind of woman you found won't come your way again She's the kind of lady that every man dreams of Son if you don't treat her right she'll find someone that does If I were you and she was mine I'd give her all my lovin' all the time I'd thank the Lord each morning she wakes up by my side That's what I'd do if I were you and she was mine Well I've never been a preacher and I ain't gonna start Buddy what you're thinkin' 'bout can tear your world apart You know that barroom beauty would be better left alone She can't hold a candle to the girl you got at home If I were you and she was mine I'd give her all my lovin' all the time I'd thank the Lord each morning she wakes up by my side That's what I'd do if I were you and she was mine Now we've been friends for so long and I hope we'll always be But if she leaves you for someone new that someone might be me Oh... I'd thank the Lord each morning she wakes up by my side That's what I'd do if I were you and she was mine That's what I'd do if I were you and she was mine