Life is very rough and tumble
For a humble diseuse;
One can betray one's troubles
Never, whatever occurs!
Night after night,
Have to look bright,
Whether you're well or ill;
People must 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
In 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,
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
Heigh ho!
If love were all!
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
Heigh ho!
If love were all!