Sacrifices never made, desperate prayers I left unprayed Forgiveness not asked for, love not confessed Compromises all refused, coat of armor not removed Everything guarded till nothing was left But the image of a face I can't forget The bitter, lasting taste of my regret Chorus What I wouldn't give to be younger and wiser What I wouldn't give to be yours once more What I wouldn't give to be less of a miser And give you what I wouldn't give before All the lines I wouldn't cross, battles won while love was lost I built my fortress on blood, sweat, and fears Terrified you'd run away, I made sure you couldn't stay I packed all your bags, I cried all your tears I locked the door behind you and I knew I'd give anything to be with you Repeat chorus My situation's tragic My condition is so sad What I wouldn't give you Cost me all that I had Repeat chorus