DANIEL, MANON, and CLARISSE have a picnic on their third secret meeting at Jardin Luxembourg. DANIEL and MANON are falling ln love.
DANIEL & MANON sing "IF I WERE"
DANIEL
If I were a painter I'd brush a tableau of you in a garden all dappled with snow I'd imagine a Renoir or perhaps a Corot If a painter I only could be
MANON
If I were an archer, and my aim were true I'd send my heart soaring to be there with you And my quiver would tremble with kisses for you If an archer I only could be
DANIEL
If I could write music I'd fashion a song With chords and arpeggios in words that belong I would add allegretto and a tender adagio If a writer I only could be
MANON
If I were a Captain commanding my crew I'd sail seven oceans bring treasure to you I would face any danger, any dark angry sea If a Captain I only could be
TOGETHER
I would face any danger any dark angry sea If I knew you would be there with me