If Love Were All - Helen Merrill
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
