I Wish I Could

Album: Unconditional Love (1999)
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  • Randy Thomas, co-writer of "Butterfly Kisses" and "Father's Love," co-wrote this song with his daughter, Sarah, in mind. His co-writer was Tom Douglas. Peabo Bryson sang on it with Raye. >>>
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    Lori - Franklin, TN

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  • Bob from Springfield. MissouriWhere can I go to get the piano sheet music for this song by Collin Raye "I Wish I Could"?
  • Theresa from Mobile, AlOne of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Its so true of a father's love. As I sit, worried to death about the direction my 19 year old daughter's life is going, I can't help but to feel sorry for her dad, my husband. I was blessed to have a model father, as she was. However, I lost him in July of 08. My world has not been the same. Nothing can replace a daddy's love. I hurt so badly for my husband. He loves her so much but she has choosen a bad path. Just sat in court with her getting a restraining order against her as she has made threats of physical abuse against me. I love her. The hurt is astronomical.
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