If Love Were All

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!