The Woman I Might Like To Be
by Mary SullivanI could make all the beds, take the dog for a walk,
Do all the laundry, find time to talk.
I could wash the dishes, scrub the floors to a shine,
Raise the kids; give up all dreams of mine.
I would do all of this; I would do unto thee,
I could then be the woman I might like to be.I could dress all in red, put my hair into curls,
Powder my nose and fasten my pearls.
I could show you a night, one like never before,
Make you feel like a man, leave you begging for more.
I would do all of this; I would do unto thee,
I could then be the woman I might like to be.I could say my confessions, kneel down and pray,
Receive Holy Communion, keep sinners at bay.
I could marry the church and forever be pure,
Make the doubters believe, for the sick find a cure.
I would do all of this; I would do unto thee,
I could then be the woman I might like to be.I could get a small loan and head off to college,
Read all the books and fill up with knowledge.
I could work a good job and take care of you,
With money to spend, needs you'd have few.
I would do all of this; I would do unto thee,
I could then be the woman I might like to be.I could do all of this with charm and with grace,
With courage and hope and a smile on my face.
I could do anything there was ever to do,
Yet never for me, it would all be for you.
I would do all of this; I would do unto thee,
I could then be the woman I might like to be.