If Love Were All Lyrics - Marianne Faithfull

Life is very rough and tumble, 

For a humble deserves 

One can betray ones troubles never 

Whatever occurs. 

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 

In laughing when I choose 

Hey 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 

Someone 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. 

Hey ho, if love were all. 

Frequently I put a bit by, save for a rainy day 

Nobody here can say to what indeed 

The years are leading 

Though fate often treats me meanly 

I serenely persue 

A little mirage in the blue 

Determination helps me through 

But I believe that since my life began 

The most I've had is just a talent to amuse. 

Hey ho, if love were all. 

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