i could show the world how to smile i could be glad all of the while i could change the grey skies to blues if i had you i could leave the old days behind leave all my pals i d never mind i could start my life all a new if i had you i could climb the snow capped mountains 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 nothing i couldn t do if i had you i could show the world how to smile i could be glad all of the while i could change the grey skies to blues if i had you i could leave the old days behind leave all my pals i d never mind i could start my life all a new if i had you i could climb the snow capped mountains 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 nothing i couldn t do