IF I HAD A REASON As recorded by Rory Gallagher (From the 1973 Album BLUEPRINT) [Intro] [Verse 1] If I had a reason I’d tell you what it is Must I explain how I feel I’ve tried and I’ve tried to make it so clear But my time is just wasted I fear [Verse 2] Well it’s only an old song but it serves it’s purpose well By the cry in your voice I can tell When you sing there’s a feeling behind the words That brings it all back again [Bridge] I’m reaching I’m reaching while you slip away I’m searching for words I can say I’m listening I’m listening tryin’ not to hear You say that we might meet some day [Verse 3] There’s a picture that’s faded and curling from it’s frame Of a face that smiles patiently It might smile forever to make me feel better But I just might wait to see [Piano Solo] [Bridge] I’m reaching I’m reaching while you slip away I’m searching for words I can say I’m listening I’m listening tryin’ not to hear You say that we might meet some day [Verse 4] There’s answers to questions that we both wanna know But those answers keep evading me There’s rhymes and there’s reasons there’s rights and there’s wrongs For being what you are to me [Verse 5] If I had reason I’ tell you what it is Would you do the same thing for me? "Cause the minute you go there’s one thing I know That the day will mean nothing for me [Outro]