IF LOVE WERE ALL Words - Noel Coward VERSE Life is very rough and tumble, for a humble diseuse. One can betray one's troubles never, what- ever occurs. Night after night, have to look bright, whether you're well or ill. People must laugh their fill, you mustn't sleep till dawn comes creeping. Tho' I never really grumble, life's a jumble indeed, and in my efforts to succeed, I've had to formulate a creed. REFRAIN I believe in doing what I can, in crying when I must, in laughing when I choose. Heigh-o, 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, someone 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-o, if love were all. VERSE Tho' life buffets me obscenely, it se- renely goes on. Altho' I question it's conclusion, il- lusion, is gone. Frequently I, put a bit by, safe for a rainy day. Nobody here can say, to what in- deed, the years are leading. Fate may often treat me meanly, but I keenly pursue, a little mirage in the blue. Determination helps me through. (To Refrain) --------------------------------------------------- peter@midnitesun.freeserve.co.uk http://www.midnitesun.freeserve.co.uk (c)pecw2k2