If I Were a Bell (1950)
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(wm) Frank Loesser, Musical: Guys and Dolls, (I) Isabel Bigley. In 1955 film by Jean Simmons.
Chorus 1: Ask me how do I feel, ask me now that we’re cozy 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 got to behave.
Boy, if I were a lamp I’d light.
Or 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 I were a gate I’d be swinging.
And if I were a watch I’d start popping my spring.
Or if I were a bell I’d go ding dong ding dong ding.

Chorus 2: Ask me how do I feel from this chemistry lesson I’m learning.
Well sir all I can say is if I were a bridge I’d be burning.

Yes, I knew my morale would crack
From the wonderful way you looked.
Boy, if I were a duck I’d quack.
Or if I were a goose I’d be cooked.

Ask me how do I feel, ask me now that we’re fondly caressing.
Pal, if I were a salad I know I’d be splashing my dressing.
Or if I were a season, I’d surely be Spring.
Or if I were a bell I’d go ding dong ding dong ding.