Nancy Wilson - If I Had My Way

Nancy Wilson (born February 20, 1937) is an American singer with more than 70 albums, and three Grammy Awards. She has been labeled a singer of blues, jazz, cabaret and pop; a "consummate actress"; and "the complete entertainer." The title she prefers, however, is "song stylist." She has received many nicknames including "Sweet Nancy", "The Baby", "Fancy Miss Nancy" and "The Girl With the Honey-Coated Voice".

This is the title track from the 1997 CD "If I Had My Way."

LYRICS:

Baby baby
You don't know how many nights I've prayed
For a man like you to come my way
If you knew the things that I've been through
To find someone like you...

I was lookin' for love (in all the wrong places)
Givin' my love just to be taken for granted
And thrown away
But we both played the fool a time or two...

And If I had my way
I would turn the hands of time
Back to the time in my life
When I foolishly gave love away...

And If I had my way
I would've waited just for you
Knowin' you'd love like you do
There'd be no regrets of yesterday
If I had my way...

Honey honey
If I knew back then what I know now
I would recognize true love from lies
After givin' body soul and tears
It up and disappeared...

I was lookin' for love (in all the wrong places)
Givin' my love just to be taken for granted
And thrown away
But we've all played the fool a time or two...

If I had my way
I would turn the hands of time
Back to the time in my life
When I foolishly gave love away...

And If I had my way
I would've waited just for you
Knowin' you'd love like you do
There'd be no regrets of yesterday
If I had my way...

If I had my way today
I'd go back and make a change
Take my love back from the one
Who was a low down son of a gun...

If I had my way ...

[scottconnors]

I can listen to this a thousand times and never tire of it.

[MJLeger-yjww]

Nancy Wilson could do it all, soul, jazz, ballads, any genre she chose, but she put her very own style on everything she did.  A very accomplished musician and a very fine lady.  She had nearly a 55-year career, during which she gave a lot of enjoyment and meaning to a lot of people along the way.We will miss her.  RIP Nancy, and sleep warm.

[veronicayoung]

This woman makes me happy.When I hear her voice I hear things this younger generation will never understand. Truly grown folks music!

[gloriadavis]

Good woman, one of the early pioneers who was an extremely talented female artist who helped opened the door for black female singers.  Rest in Peace Nancy, Gone but never ever forgotten.

[MontrealNorth]

I've always love Nancy Wilson she's like your favorite food and your favorite ice cream exactly when you need it❤

[mtfilley]

Been listening to NW for 30 years. Lovely singer may she rest in peace.

[bradly]

"If I Had My Way" radio would have made this awesome gem a smash...Nancy Wilson cooks and the goons that program blew it...lost opportunity a loss for Nancy and her potential audience but play this classic collection of great performances often...Bravo Nancy!

[charminemosley]

A very classy lady that is not mentioned enough. You know she also like fixing antique cars. I would of love to have met her and talk to her. Such class that's gone too soon.

[ralphphillips]

Thanks for sharing your Gift. And thanks for leaving us a legacy of style, grace and dignity. I will miss you. You truly are one of my favorite Divas.😘

[michaelmobley]

One Of The Greatest Of All Time She Found Her Voice . I Love To Listen To Her She Is Timeless R I P Miss Wilson .FOREVER MEM1

[melvinbennett]

Queen of the Torch Song....and Diva extraordinaire

[hellokittycutie]

I was 9 when this song/album came out...I will forever think of my mommy playing this every morning in the car on my way to school.

[leonoraellis]

what a fantastic singer miss wilson is
must buy more of her cds.
thank you

[clubtough]

Her versatility is amazing, she can get the most out of a melody

[bklynbc]

A BRILLIANT vocalist... A classy lady, creative, gifted and beautiful! God Bless Nancy Wilson...

[eddiesanders]

She shows us a great example of how to have longevity in the music business, with grace.

[MJLeger-yjww]

NANCY WAS A BEAUTIFUL LADY, INSIDE AND OUT.  NO PRETENSE WITH HER, SHE GREW OLD GRACEFULLY AND RETAINED HER BEAUTY.  RIP, NANCY, WE MISS YOU.

[claudiascott]

Love Ms. Nancy Wilson.  Raised on her music.  My father played her music constantly.

[jasaminethomasMZC]

no words will ever express this lady and what her music has meant to me all my life Respect...Mrs Wilson...

[mistamac]

just flicked through my cd collection, found the Nancy Wilson album case, opened it and nothing inside!! so here i am listening on Youtube. Good to hear this