IF YOU HADN’T BEEN THERE LYRICS – Dolly Parton

If you hadn’t been there,
Where would I be?
Without your trust,
Love and belief,
The ups and downs,
We’ve always shared,
And I wouldn’t be here,
If you hadn’t been there.

If you hadn’t been you,
Well, who would I be?
You’ve always seen
The best in me,
Your loving arms
Have cradled me,
You held me close,
And I believe.

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.

Oh, you are my rock,
A soft place to land,
My wings, my confidence,
You understand.
Your willingness,
Beyond compare,
No, I wouldn’t be here,
If you hadn’t been there.

I wouldn’t be here,
If you hadn’t been there,
Pushing me on,
When I was scared.
I thank 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.
Oh, I wouldn’t be here,
If you hadn’t been there.