Take The Sunshine, Leave The Rain

If I could take my time again  
A different thing I'd do;  
I'd take the comfort, leave the pain,  
I'd take the sunshine, leave the rain,  
If only I could start anew.  

If I could be another's son  
A different path I'd choose;  
I'd walk along, I wouldn't run,  
I'd leave the sorrow, take the fun,  
If only I could re-infuse.  
 
If I could start another hour  
A different way I'd go;  
I'd take the sweetness, leave the sour,  
I'd take the jolly, leave the dour,  
If only I could make it so.  
 
If I could live another day  
I'd tread a different way;  
I'd leave the turmoil, take the calm,  
And leave the coarseness, take the charm,  
If I could take my time again...  
I'd take the sunshine, leave the rain.  
 
ASJ