If You Hadn’t Been There Lyrics – Dolly Parton

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[Verse 1]
If you hadn’t been there
Where would I be?
Without your trust
Love and belief
The up’s and down’s
We’ve always shared
And I wouldn’t be here
If you hadn’t been there

[Verse 2]
If you hadn’t been there
Well, who would I be?
You always see the best in me
You’re loving arms have cradled me
You held me close and I believe

[Chorus]
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

[Bridge]
Oh, you are my rock (Mm)
A soft place to land
My wings, my confidence
You understand
You’re willingness
Beyond compare
No, I wouldn’t be here
If you hadn’t been there

[Chorus]
I wouldn’t be here
If you hadn’t been there
Pushing me on
When I was scared
I found God and you (And 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

[Outro]
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
Mmm