If I wanted to I could do anything right
I could dance with the devil on a Saturday night
If I wanted to I could turn matches to gold 
I could smoke drink swear and I would never grow old 
I wouldn't have to be in love with you
If I only wanted to
If I only wanted to 

If I wanted to I could run fast as a train 
Be as sharp as a needle that's twisting your brain 
If I wanted to I could turn mountains to sand
Have political leaders in the palm of my hand
I wouldn't have to be in love with you
If I only wanted to
If I only wanted to 

I could leave tonight 
And I would be all right
Stop holding on 
If I wanted to 
If I only wanted to

If I wanted to I could be as patient as death 
Fix this hole in my heart leaking into my flesh 
If I wanted to I could turn sparks into ice 
There'd never be another woman who could make you think twice
I wouldn't have to be in love with you 
If I only wanted to
If I only wanted to