"If I Had You" is a 1928 jazz song composed by American songwriter Ted Shapiro with English songwriting duo "Irving King" (Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly). It was first released by the British band The Piccadilly Players on September 15, 1928 under Columbia. The song gained prominence in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s with covers by Frank Sinatra (1947), King Cole Trio (1947) and Etta Jones (1960).
Performances[]
| Concert residency | Dates | Performances |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz & Piano Engagement | 2023 | 12 |
| Total: | 12 |
Lyrics[]
I could show the world how to smile
I could be glad all of the while
I could change the gray skies to blue
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life anew
If I had you
I could climb a snow-capped mountain
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothin' I couldn't do
If I had you
I could climb a snow-capped mountain
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burnin' desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
If I had you
Baby, if I had you