Chances are if I could change
I'd do it all the same but differently
I would have asked you early on
just what the chances were, not sat around and wasted half a life time

Understudy to the main man in your life
I'd play my joker, spread a rumour around about his kids and wife
I'd hold no prisoners, just you
And we'd be happy

No contradictions to confuse
Pull the line, I'd smother(?) you
I'd draw forever from your dreams the joints and cans (?)
our future means that much to me
I'd find that job and settle down
I'd turn to drink and slowly drown in secrecy

I'd lock your hopes away and throw away the key
We'd live a good life while away the hours holding our insanity
I'd pour no punches
If you
If you understand me

No contradictions to confuse
I'd pull the line and smother you

Chances are if I could change, I'd do it all the same
Chances are if I could change, I'd do it all the same

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This video contains footage from the following documentaries "This Charming Couple - 1950" and "The City - 1939"