Song 06 · Original composition
I Would
A traditional ’90s-country ballad built around direct storytelling, an unfussy arrangement and a heartfelt vocal.
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Lyrics and music by Dave Orsten
Lyrics
The words,
as written.
© 2026 Dave Orsten. All rights reserved.
Verse 1
As I head for the door
She turned and said, “Don’t go yet”
They’re playing one more
And I haven’t got my dance yet
Pre-Chorus
Out on the floor
Lost in your arms
Just let this song play on and on
Chorus
You wouldn’t ask me
But I would
Give everything that I am
If I could
Spinning you slow to this old country song
I’ve been waiting on you and this dance
For so long
I can hardly believe that it’s true
And you don’t even know what you do
You wouldn’t ask for more than this moment
But I would
Verse 2
One kiss at your door
She turned and said, “Don’t go yet”
Years roll on by
It’s like someone hit rewind
Pre-Chorus
A song on repeat
It never gets old
Still feels like it did before
Chorus
You wouldn’t ask me
But I would
Give everything that I am
If I could
Lying awake, watching you sleep
I’ll turn all your somedays
Into your dreams
I can hardly believe that it’s true
And you don’t even know what you do
You wouldn’t ask me to build my whole world around you
But I would
Bridge
When the years move fast
And the lights burn low
We’re driving home with the radio
It’s where it started
It’s all I need
Just one slow song
And you and me
Final Chorus — Breakdown
You wouldn’t ask me
But I would
Give everything that I am
Girl, I could
Lying awake, watching you sleep
We’ve turned all our somedays
Into our dreams
I can hardly believe that it’s true
And you don’t even know what you do
You wouldn’t ask me to build my whole world around you
But I would
Pitches · Co-writes · Collaboration