If I put myself in your shoes If l lived my life like you do Then I would understand the things that I have put you through Leaving you alone when you need me close to you I beg of you darlin' Can't you see the man that I can be I beg of you darlin' (Ooh) Don't you know this river runs so deep It's running in you It's running in me I beg of you darlin' Can't you see the man that I can be I told you I'd be home before the fall One more lie I fed you to get through it all You were so upset that I sent flowers to your door And you sent back a picture and said you wanted more I beg of you darlin' But can't you see the man that I can be I beg of you darlin' Don't you know this river runs so deep It's running in you It's running in me I beg of you darlin' Can't you see the man that I can be I'll never be free if you lost your faith in me But I'll never be free if I can't live out all these dreams I beg of you darlin' Can't you see the man that I can be I beg of you darlin' Don't you know this river runs so deep It's running in you It's running in me I beg of you darlin' Can't you see the man that I can be