If Love Were All (From "Bittersweet") - Julie Andrews

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!