If I Were a Bell

1950
Words and Music by Frank Loesser
(for 1950 musical “Guys and Dolls”)

Are you alright? Am I alright?
Ask me, how do I feel
Ask me, now that we’re cosy and clinging
Well sir, all I can say, is if I were a bell I’d be ringing

From the moment we kissed tonight
That’s the way I’ve just gotta behave
Boy, if I were a lamp I’d light
And 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