If You But Knew the Joy You’d Bring
If you but knew the joy you’d bring
If you’d but walk up here,
And push the bell and make it ring
So I’d come out and find you dear.
You’d make the sunshine in the eve
And make my heart starting singing
Songs of love you can’t conceive
Because you’re not here ringing.
If I should see you now my dear
No matter what you’re doin’
I’d clear the space in one quick jump
And kiss you quick, “no foolin”.
Two days are years to me tonight
I’m lonely, sad and wonderin’
Can I last longer in this plight
Of lovin’ you—you darlin’.
‘Tis grand outside—
The soft wind wafts perfume of flowers
So sweet and fair,
It makes me feel I want you hours
To talk and to confide.
Ellsworth Clark
23 May 1933
If You But Knew the Joy You’d Bring
If you but knew the joy you’d bring If you’d but walk up here, And push the bell and make it ring So I’d come out and find you dear. You’d make the sunshine in the eve And make my heart starting singing Songs of love you can’t conceive Because you’re not here ringing.
If I should see you now my dear No matter what you’re doin’ I’d clear the space in one quick jump And kiss you quick, “no foolin”.
Two days are years to me tonight I’m lonely, sad and wonderin’ Can I last longer in this plight Of lovin’ you—you darlin’.
‘Tis grand outside— The soft wind wafts perfume of flowers So sweet and fair, It makes me feel I want you hours To talk and to confide.
Ellsworth Clark 23 May 1933