If Love Were All

Please please play my music for me
I'm not sure of the words yet
Huh, I'm not sure of anything!

Life is very rough and tumble for a humble siseuse
One can betray one's troubles never, whatever occurs!
Night after night
Have to be bright
Whether you're well or ill
The people have to laugh their fill
You mustn't sleep till dawn comes creeping

Though I never really grumble
Life's a jumble indeed!
And in my efforts to succeed
I've had to formulate a creed

I believe in doing what I can
In crying when I must
And laughing when I choose
Heigh ho!
If love were all I should be lonely!

I believe the more you love a man
The more you give your trust
The more you're bound to lose
Although, when shadows fall I think if only
Somebody splendid really needed me
Somebody affectionate and dear
Cares would be ended
If I knew that he wanted to have me near

But I believe that, since my life began
The most I've had is just a talent to amuse
Heigh ho!
If love were all!

I believe the more you love a man
The more you give your trust
The more you're bound to lose
Although, when shadows fall I think, I think if only
Somebody splendid really needed me
Somebody affectionate and dear
Cares would be ended
If I knew that he wanted to have me near

But, ah-ha, I believe that, since my life began
The most I've had is just a talent to amuse
Heigh ho!
If love were all!