Lyrics
I could show the world how to smile
I could demonstrate happiness to the world.
I could be glad all of the while
I could be joyful continuously.
I could change the grey skies to blues
I could transform sad or dull moments into cheerful ones.
If I had you
Expresses a conditional desire for the presence of someone (you).
I could leave the old days behind
I could move on from the past.
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could easily leave behind my friends without regrets.
I could start my life all a new
I could start a new chapter in my life.
If I had you
Reiterates the conditional longing for the presence of someone (you).
I could climb the snow capped mountains
I could achieve great feats, symbolized by climbing snow-capped mountains.
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could explore vast and challenging environments like the wide ocean.
I could cross the burning desert
I could overcome significant challenges, like crossing a burning desert.
If I had you by my side
Expresses the idea that having someone (you) by their side makes challenges more manageable.
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
I could hold a position of importance without formal recognition.
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
Whether in a humble or affluent state, having someone (you) makes it worthwhile.
There is nothing I couldn't do
With someone (you), there are no limits to what can be achieved.
If I had you
Reiterates the sentiment that having someone (you) would empower them to accomplish anything.
I could show the world how to smile
Repeats lines 1-4.
I could be glad all of the while
Repeats lines 2-4.
I could change the grey skies to blues
Repeats lines 3-4.
If I had you
Repeats line 4.
I could leave the old days behind
Repeats lines 5-8.
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
Repeats lines 6-8.
I could start my life all a new
Repeats lines 7-8.
If I had you
Repeats lines 8-16.
I could climb the snow capped mountains
Repeats lines 9-12.
Sail the mighty ocean wide
Repeats lines 10-12.
I could cross the burning desert
Repeats lines 11-12.
If I had you by my side
Repeats lines 12.
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Repeats lines 13-16.
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
Repeats lines 14-16.
There is nothing I couldn't do
Repeats lines 15-16.
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