Written by Jeff Barry/Ben Raleigh/Keith Whitley
1st verse: G If I were alone in the desert C G Without a drink of water around C G On my knees and hands in that white, scorching sand D With the hot Sahara sun beating down G If I could be granted my wishes C G If anything I want could come true C G I know that it might sound funny D G But here's what I'd want you to do2nd verse: If I were adrift on the ocean A vessel with no sails or steam Floating aimlessly on and endless sea Hopelessly lost it would seem If all of the fish in the water Could echo my last dying plea I know you might not understand it But here's what I'd want it to be (chorus) If I leave this old world Tell her she's the only girl for meC Tell Lorrie I love her G Tell Lorrie I need her D Tell her everything would be okay G If I could just see her C Tell Lorrie I love her G Tell Lorrie I need her Am If I leave this old world D G Tell her she's the only girl for me