I only wish I knew

Tell me what’s ailing you
Tell me what makes you cry
I only wish I knew
Just to help you get by

I’d listen to your tears
I’d list'n to what they say
Something that came through years
Something that came today

I’m not just wondering
What you feel feels like mine
You were not blundering
You did not make no crime

I want to be with you
I want to help you out
That’s why I wish I knew
What is this all about

So sad to see you blue
So sad to see your pain
I only wish I knew
What makes you feel this way

I'd wipe away your tears
I’d hold you close and tight
I’d drive away your fears
To let your sleep at night

Sitting aside your bed
I’d guard your fragile dreams
Keeping eyes on your head
Until the first sunbeams

I’d make clouds go from here
I’d terminate the rain
Sorrows will disappear
Sunshine must come again

I’d come and help you through
I’d make it not so hard
I only wish I knew
What breaks your weary heart