If I was the sun 

And you were the rain 

Then maybe I'd see 

Why we can't meet again 

If I were born free 

And you were in chains 

Then I'd understand 

All of this hurt and pain 



Whoa, ho, oh sweet mercy me 

Whoa, ho, oh sweet mercy me 

I thought we were two hands working as one 

I thought it was love but it had never begun 



If you were my pride 

And I was your shame 

Then maybe I'd remember to forget your name 

And if love was a lie 

And it hid from the truth 

Then I'd understand 

Why I'm so lost to you 



Whoa, ho, oh sweet mercy me 

Whoa, ho, oh sweet mercy me 

I thought we were two hands working as one 

I thought it was love but it had never begun 



If I were a rebel 

And you were my cause 

Would I still love you with all of your flaws 

Yes I am a rebel 

And you are my cause 

And I still love you 

My darling of course 



Whoa, ho, oh sweet mercy me 

Whoa, ho, oh sweet mercy me 

I thought we were two hands working as one 

I thought it was love but it had never begun 

I thought we were two hands beating in time 

Oh tell me when will your love ever be mine 

I thought we were two hands working as one 

I thought it was love but it had never begun