If You Were The Only Girl
Louis Prima · Other Songs - Louis Prima
I wish a boy I had, say, one like you
Someone within her heart to build a throne
Someone who'd never part, to call my own
If you were the only girl in the world
And you were the only boy
Nothing else would matter in this world today
We could go on loving in the same old way
A Garden of Eden just made for two
With nothing to mar our joy
I could say such wonderful things to you
There would be such wonderful things to do
If you were the only girl in the world
And you were the only boy
No one I'd ever care for, dear, but you
No one I'd fancy there for to love me too
Your eyes can set me dreaming all night long
Your eyes have set me scheming, right or wrong
If you were the only girl in the world
And you were the only boy
Nothing else would matter in this world today
We could go on loving in the same old way
A Garden of Eden just made for two
With nothing to mar our joy
I could say such wonderful things to you
There would be such wonderful things to do
If you were the only girl in the world
And you were the only boy
If You Were The Only Girl
Louis Prima's 'If You Were The Only Girl' stands as a quintessential example of swing-era jazz and big band performance. Recorded with his signature energetic style, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic brass arrangements and driving rhythms that defined the late 1930s and 1940s. As a staple of Prima's discography, the song captures the lively, danceable spirit of the era, often featured in his live performances and radio broadcasts. The composition reflects the optimistic, upbeat mood typical of Prima's work, serving as a dynamic backdrop for dancing and social gathering. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious melody and the artist's masterful delivery, cementing its place in the history of American popular music and swing jazz.