If I Were A Bell
Petula Clark · Other Songs - Petula Clark
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 goodnight,
That's the way I just gotta behave,
And 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,
Oh, and if I were a bell
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
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!
Well, I knew my moral 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
Now that we're fondly caressing,
And if I were a salad,
I know I'd be splashing my dressing!
Or if I were a season,
I'd surely be Spring,
Yes, and if I were a bell,
Say, if I were a bell,
If I were a bell
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
If I Were A Bell
Petula Clark's 'If I Were A Bell' stands as a poignant example of her early vocal prowess during a period of significant artistic development. Recorded before her massive international breakthrough, the track showcases the emotive clarity and dramatic delivery that would later define her signature sound. As a staple of her English-language repertoire, the song reflects the sophisticated pop and ballad styles she helped popularize across Europe and beyond. This recording captures Clark at a time when she was establishing herself as a versatile interpreter of contemporary material, balancing tender sentiment with professional polish. The work remains a cherished song in her extensive discography, illustrating the consistent quality and emotional resonance that have sustained her career for decades.