What If

Lyrics

[SUSAN] What if you could make him a somebody Somebody everyone knew? [SIDNEY, spoken] Dallas is a nobody! [SUSAN] What if you could build him up big? I mean, that should be easy for you If Dallas were one of those men What would my brother say then? What if you got everyone buzzin' 'Bout someone exciting and new? [SIDNEY, spoken] The guy's in Philly! [SUSAN] Not if you got word to the press Of the size of the crowds that he drew A couple of breaks and he's home Combing his hair with my comb Sidney, my life could be mine Sidney, our goals intertwine What if you decided to help The way I made a choice to help you? [COMPANY] Boy, you better be careful If you do what she wants Better, better be careful Sidney [SUSAN] What if... [COMPANY] Careful [SUSAN] Sidney [SIDNEY, spoken] Okay, I'll get him a mention in Dorothy Kill Gala [SUSAN, spoken] No! I want Dallas in J.J (singing) What if he could burst in the scene In a highly awaited debut? [SIDNEY, spoken] You're talkin' crazy! [SUSAN] What if you remember How recently you were a nobody too? Just give him the start he deserves We can maneuver the curves Sidney, don't take us halfway I want my brother to say "Susan I'd like you to meet a gifted young man A man you should know A man in my common" [SIDNEY, spoken] You want J.J. to introduce you to Dallas?! [SUSAN] Things are gonna happen Can you feel it? Things are gonna change And change for good Could you just imagine being happy? Just happy? I could [SUSAN & (COMPANY)] What if life could be mine? (Better be careful if you do what she wants) Life could be Dallas (Better be careful) What if? (Think about J.J.) Sidney (Careful) What if? [COMPANY] Think about J.J Think about J.J Think about J.J [SUSAN, spoken] Oh Sidney I just want somebody to say they're happy About Dallas and me! (singing) Sidney, be happy for me Come on, be happy for me Sidney, I'd like you to meet a girl full of life I girl I could be [COMPANY & (SUSAN)] Better be careful The road looks bumpy Better watch out how you help this chic (A girl who loves) Thinkin' of J.J., it gets me jumpy (A girl who can breathe) Hurry, the bomb's coming Tick, tick, tick (A girl who can love) Sidney be nimble, Sidney be quick Sidney be nimble, Sidney be quick Sidney (Sidney) Be careful (Be happy for me) Sidney (Sidney) Be careful (Be happy for me) Careful, Sidney, careful, careful Sidney, Sidney