“Like I Can” is a promotional single by British singer-songwriter Sam Smith. It will be released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on December 7th 2014 as the fifth single from his debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour (2014).

The song was written by Smith and Matt Prime. The song has peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart so far.

The song premiered via Sam Smith‘s official YouTube VEVO channel in late October 2014.

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Lyrics for Sam Smith – Like I Can

He could be a sinner, or a gentleman
He could be a preacher, when your soul is damned
He could be a lawyer on a witness stand but
He’ll never love you like I can, can

He could be a stranger, you gave a second glance
He could be a trophy, of a one night stand
He could have your humour, but I don’t understand cause
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can

Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can
He’ll never love you like I can, can

A chance encounter of circumstance
Baby he’s a mantra, keeps your mind entranced
He could be the silence in this mayhem, but then again
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can

Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can

We both have demons, that we can’t stand
I love your demons, like devils can
If you’re still seeking an honest man
And stop deceiving Lord please

Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can
He’ll never love you like I can, can, can