Regrets

I should have
I could have
If only I would have

I should have tried harder
I could have done more
I would have been better
If you’d walked out the door

I should have been perfect
I could have held my own
I would have been proud
If you had left me alone

I should have been stronger
I could have laughed not cried
I would have stood taller
If you had not cheated and lied

I should have worked longer
I could have done more
I would have paid the rent
If you had not had to score

I should have been tougher
I could have stood fast
I would have lived with it
If the first time was the last

I should have known better
I could have seen the signs
I would have seen through you
If you’d not fed me those lines

I should have run faster
I could have fought back
I would have been safe
If you'd not found the Jack

I should have pressed charges
I could have sent you to jail
I would have had help
Until they released you on bail

I should have been thankful
I could have been dead
I would have I’m certain
if that shot had missed your head

I should have...
I could have...
if only I would have...