If I Were a Bell - Dinah Washington

Early morning whispers to me I was taken unaware I remember sunlight creepin' In the window over there The day had promised true love, smiles awaken as we rise Our golden slumbers long gone only you got in my eyes And now I'll never be the same 'cause you made me over If I were a bell, baby, I would ring Tell the whole world that you are my everything If I were a bell, baby, you would know That you are my only lover and it's wonderful If I were a bell Baby, I would ring each day for you Early morning it talks to me I was taken by surprise I remember fingers floating As you held me hypnotized The day had promised true love, smiles awaken as we share Our golden slumbers long gone only you and I were there And now, honey, I'm not the same 'Cause you made a brand new me, yes If I were a bell, baby, I would ring Tell the whole world that you are my everything If I were a bell, baby, you would know That you are my only lover and it's wonderful If I were a bell, baby I would ring from the hilltops Ring from each and every mountainside, yes, oh If I were a bell baby, I would ring through every valley Tell the whole world 'bout these tears of joy I cry If I were your bell baby, I would ring each day for you And no one could ever tell me what to think, to feel, to say or do Listen, sugar I'm gonna sing about you one more time If I were a bell, baby, I would ring (If I were a bell, baby, I) Tell the whole world that you are my everything If I were a bell, baby, you would know (If I were a bell, baby, only you would know) That you are my only lover and it's wonderful If I were a bell Baby, I would ring each day for you Just for you I guess that's not mature thing for me to say, baby I'm just gonna let the bells talk for me As the flicker turns to flame and passion rises hot I have no choice but to carry the choice but to carry a torch Come here, honey Let me make it all right, I'm gonna ring for you, baby You know the part (Baby) And it's from the heart (It's from the heart) It's from my soul (From my soul) I ring for you (I ring for you, oh) Oh, just for you (Just for you) Just for you (Just, just) Oh, baby, I still do (Tell the world I'm ringin' for my baby, I'm ringin' for you)

Ask me how do I feel, ask me now that we're cosy and clingin' Well sir, all I can say, is if I were a bell I'd be ringin' From the moment we kissed tonight, that's the way I've just gotta behave Boy, if I were a lamp I'd light or if I were a banner I'd wave Ask me how do I feel, little me with my quiet upbringing Well sir, all I can say is if gate I'd be swinging And if I were a watch I'd start popping my springs Or if I were a bell I'd go ding dong, ding dong ding Ask me how do I feel, from this chemistry lesson I'm learning Well sir, all I can say is if I were a bridge I'd be burning Yes, I knew my morale would crack, from the wonderful way that you looked Boy, if I were a duck, I'd quack, or if I were a goose, I'd be cooked Ask me how do I feel, ask me now that we're fondly caressing Pal, if I were a salad, I know I'd be splashing my dressing Or if I were a season, I'd surely be spring Or if I were a bell I'd go ding dong, ding dong ding

If I were a boy, even just for a day I'd roll outta bed in the mornin' And throw on what I wanted, then go Drink beer with the guys And chase after girls I'd kick it with who I wanted And I'd never get confronted for it 'Cause they'd stick up for me If I were a boy I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I'd be a better man I'd listen to her 'Cause I know how it hurts When you lose the one you wanted 'Cause he's taken you for granted And everything you had got destroyed If I were a boy I would turn off my phone Tell everyone it's broken So they'd think that I was sleepin' alone I'd put myself first And make the rules as I go 'Cause I know that she'd be faithful Waitin' for me to come home, to come home If I were a boy I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I'd be a better man I'd listen to her 'Cause I know how it hurts When you lose the one you wanted (wanted) 'Cause he's taken you for granted (granted) And everything you had got destroyed It's a little too late for you to come back Say it's just a mistake Think I'd forgive you like that If you thought I would wait for you You thought wrong But you're just a boy You don't understand Yeah, you don't understand, oh How it feels to love a girl, someday You'll wish you were a better man You don't listen to her You don't care how it hurts Until you lose the one you wanted 'Cause you've taken her for granted And everything you have got destroyed But you're just a boy

If I were a musician I would play you sweet love songs And before the tune was through You would sing along And every note the master wrote Would say that I love you Oh if I were a musician I'd sing my song for you 'Cause I love you Yes I love you Maybe I could go on living If you would love me too If I were a magician I would make him disappear I would simply snap my fingers And he'd be gone from here I'd wave my wand and from now on You'd belong to me Oh if I were a magician You'd still be here with me 'Cause I love you Yes I love you Maybe I could go on living If you would love me too