What if...

What if John Lennon
lived just a little bit longer.
Would the people change their names if Chapman?
Would they praise the peace the same way?
What if James Dean
wasn't driving that fast down that highway.
Would he be a hero of the generation
if he reached his aim?

There must be a Force that's got the timing here
for the purpose I will never know... and I wonder...
Cos' all I've ever been told is, "Live until you hear,
hear the voice of Love
coming from above!"
But you leave me asking, 'What if... What if...'

What if Napoleon
sunk in the sea on his way to Egypt.
Would he be a king of conquered Europe?...
Probably just a local hero...
What if... Jesus!...
It's just so many things now...
Some could never be born,
never share love,
never look above and say,

There must be a Force that's got the timing here
for the purpose I will never know... and I wonder...
Cos' all I've ever been told is, "Live until you hear,
hear the voice of Love
coming from above!"
But you leave me asking, 'What if... What if...'