A fox-trot song from 1928
Words and music by Ted Shapiro, Jimmy Campbell and Reg. Connelly
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- I dreamed all my dreams
And schemed all my schemes
But somehow it just seemed wrong
Until I met you
And then, dear, I knew
To me you must belong
Chorus:
I could show the world how to smile
I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey 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 nothing I couldn’t do
If I had you
- My whole life would be
Just heaven to me
Dear, if you’d learn to care
To know all the bliss
Of your loving kiss
Was waiting for me somewhere