Eddie Mugavero: music
IF ONLY THE WORLD
(Written by Eddie Mugavero & David Spear-Recorded by David Spear)
I'll never forget writing this song. It was during an ice storm in Nashville. There was no heat because my electricity was out, and I couldn't leave the house because of the roads. I sat in front of my gas oven, lit a candle, and hit it. I called David and damn if he didn't come over to try and help (dunno how he drove in that crap), but it was finished by the time he got there. David is a killer performer. I loved writing him dramatic songs. This is dedicated to Leslie, David's sister, who passed away last year. She loved this song.
IF ONLY THE WORLD
IF ONLY THE WORLD COULD LOVE
EACH OTHER LIKE I LOVE YOU
HOW BEAUTIFUL IT WOULD BE..AND WHAT HARMONY
SUCH A PASSIONATE SONG WITH A CHORUS SO STRONG
IT SOARS THROUGH THE CLOUDS LIKE A BIRD
TIL IT REACHES THE ENDS OF THE EARTH..
IF ONLY THE WORLD COULD CARE
FOR EACH OTHER LIKE I DO YOU
SO SAFE IN THE ARMS OF PEACE..OH IMAGINE THE SEA..
RISING TO CRADLE THE LAND IN THE PALM OF IT’S HAND
CARESSING HER GENTLY TO SLEEP
OH THAT’S WHAT YOUR LOVE DOES FOR ME..
IF ONLY THE WORLD COULD LOVE EACH OTHER LIKE I LOVE YOU
IF ONLY THE WORLD COULD SEE WHAT GIVING LOVE CAN DO
IT’S THE KISS OF LIFE SO SWEET
FROM GOD’S LIPS TO YOU AND ME
IF ONLY THE WORLD COULD LOVE EACH OTHER LIKE I LOVE YOU