[inspired by dinah washington's 1955 recording of a song introduced by rudy vallee in 1928]
i could show the world how to smile
i could be glad all of the while
i could change the gray skies to blue
if i had you
i could leave the old days behind
leave all my pals, i'd never mind
i could start my life anew
if i had you
i could climb a snow-capped mountain
sail the mighty ocean wide
i could cross the burning desert
if i had you by my side
i could be a king, dear, uncrowned
humble or poor, rich or renowned
there is nothin' i couldn't do
if i had you
[instrumental - first two verses]
i could climb a snow-capped mountain
sail the mighty ocean wide
i could cross the burnin' desert
if i had you by my side
i could be a king uncrowned
humble or poor, rich or renowned
there is nothin' i couldn't do
if i had you
baby, if i had you |