I Wouldn't If I Could - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
I WOULDN'T IF I COULD. 
I wandered by the leafy lane. The sun was going down, I heard his gentle steps again, And yet I did not frown; Thinks I: "he came to walk with me. To tell him No! is rude; I couldn't if I would, you see, I wouldn't if I could." 
Chorus. I couldn't if I would, you see, I wouldn't if I could I couldn't if I would, you see, I wouldn't if I could. 
The early stars were in the sky, And still he did not go. The garden gate we lingered by In evening's silver glow; He asked me if his wife I'd be, And whisper "No" who would? I couldn't if I would, you see, I wouldn't if I could.-Chorus.