If I Had a Gun

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Would I be amused Would you be impressed That I had the power To put a hole into your chest? When the kids are crying And the welfare check's been spent Would I rob a liquor store To get some money for the rent? [Chorus] If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun [Verse 2] Would I start smoking Marlboros? Would I stop smoking Kents? Would I gain some new respect? Would I gain some confidence? Would I suddenly go crazy And shoot my family? And see myself years later On some crime show on TV [Chorus] If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun [Guitar Solo] [Verse 3] Would I wear it in a holster? Would I keep it concealed? Would I put it on the table Every time that I'm misdealed? When I hear a nearby gunshot When I'm up at night alone Would I feel a little safer Here in my urban home? [Chorus] If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun If I had a gun