If You
Bob Howard And His Orchestra Lyrics
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I hope I never waken
It's more than I could bear
To find that I'm forsaken
If you're a fantasy
Then I'm content to be
In love with lovely you
I long to kiss you
But I would not dare
I'm so afraid that
You may vanish in the air
So darling
If our romance would break up
I hope I never wake up
If you are but a dream
I long to kiss you
But I would not dare
I'm so afraid that
You may vanish in the air
So darling
If our romance would break up
I hope I never wake up
If you are but a dream
"If You" is a romantic song originally performed by Nat King Cole and later covered by Bob Howard And His Orchestra. The lyrics of the song speak about how the singer feels that they could accomplish anything if they had the person they love by their side. The lines "I could change the grey skies to blues" and "I could climb the snow-capped mountains" illustrate that the singer feels they could conquer any challenge, big or small, with their loved one supporting them.
The song also expresses the idea that the person singing would be willing to give up their old life and friends, and start fresh with their loved one. The line "Leave all my pals, I'd never mind" represents this commitment to their relationship. Additionally, the phrases "Humble or poor, rich or renowned" and "I could be a king, dear, uncrowned" speak to the idea that the singer would feel fulfilled and accomplished in any circumstance as long as they had the love of their partner.
Overall, "If You" is a romantic and uplifting song that speaks to the power of love and the way it can inspire us to achieve great things.
Line by Line Meaning
I could show the world how to smile
I possess the ability to spread joy throughout the world
I could be glad all of the while
I could maintain a state of happiness at all times
I could change the grey skies to blues
I could alter the gloomy disposition of nature to a more cheerful one
If I had you
If you, the person of my desire, were with me
I could leave the old days behind
I could move on from past experiences
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I would not be bothered by leaving my friends behind
I could start my life all a new
I could begin my life anew
If I had you
If you were with me
I could climb the snow capped mountains
I could undertake daring feats, like scaling mountains
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could travel long distances by sea
I could cross the burning desert
I could traverse harsh terrains like deserts
If I had you by my side
If I had your company and support
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
I could have a regal presence despite not holding a title
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
My social status or financial wealth would not affect my worth or abilities
There is nothing I couldn't do
With you by my side, there is no limit to what I can achieve
If I had you
If you were with me
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND
Written by: Jack Fulton, Moe Jaffe, Nat Bonx
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@swordoflight7789
In my opinion this is the best version of this song, even more so than the Original by Rosetta Howard or the cover by Fats Waller
@mindofgemini42069
Agreed.
@eternallife9786
You'll never heard the by Dave Van ronk with The jug band? by far is probably the best version I've heard this is cool it's vintage I definitely like it better than the fats Waller version
@alpinanoise8309
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@uniculCSM
I recenty found out about Bob Howard and can't unnotice how his singing style is simmilar to Fats Waller
@classicplaylists8052
You, sir, have a firm grip of the obvious.
@ricardogabriel7046
I'm a viper
@robertbaldwin2281
What’s a viper?
@fand8947
someone who smokes cannabis