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Artist: Rufus Wainwright
Canonical path: /rufus-wainwright/if-love-were-all
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If love were all
Read If love were all lyrics by Rufus Wainwright on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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If love were all
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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 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
Hey ho, if love were all
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