(Vincent Youmans, Billy Rose, Eduard Elisa)

[Recorded May 2, 1961, Los Angeles]



Without a song the day would never end

Without a song the road would never bend

When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend

Without a song



That field of corn would never see a plow

That field of corn would be deserted now

A man is born but he's no good no how

Without a song



I got my trouble and woe but, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll

And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul



I'll never know what makes the rain to fall

I'll never know what makes that grass so tall

I only know there ain't no love at all

Without a song



[instrumental]



I've-a got my trouble and woe and, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll

And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul





I'll-a never know what makes that rain to fall

I'll never know what makes the grass so tall

I only know there ain't no love at all

Without a song