What is this thing that makes the bluebirds sing Makes all the stars shine bright above If you know the answer, then you'll know That you have found this thing called love When things don't go just like they ought to do Then all at once, it seems all right No, it's not magic, 'cause it happens When you've got this thing called love Love can make the rain stop For a lover's heart And nothing in this whole wide world Can stop the love you start It makes the days apart so hard to bear And time goes fast when you are near But don't deny it, when you know That you have found this thing called love What is this thing that makes the bluebirds sing Makes all the stars shine bright above If you know the answer, then you'll know That you have found this thing called love