If Love Were All

This past Sunday evening, the Husband, the housemate- T, our dear friend Jake, & I were enjoying sitting by a roaring fire in the fireplace, while we gave a listen to 20th Century Blues, a compilation album of Noel Coward songs by current artists. The Pet Shop Boys do a cover of my favorite Noel Coward song- If Love Were All that is perfectly recast as a Pet Shop Boy's style song. Here is Rufus Wainwright taking a turn:





I believe in doing what I can
Crying when I must, and laughing when I choose
Hey ho, if love were all
I would be lonely


I believe the more you love a man
The more you put your trust, the more you're bound to lose
Although, when shadows fall,
I think if only somebody splendid really needed me
Someone affectionate & 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