"If" - music from 'Diary of Anne Frank'

I first heard this piece on a cd recording I have.  The album is a sample from ABC Classics called "Autumn" and includes a variety of artists.  The piece I'm referring to is called "If" by Michael Nyman, from the film "Diary of Anne Frank" and it's performed by Jane Sheldon.

I just had to look up the lyrics.  They're beautiful.

I also managed to find a recording on You Tube, with a different performer (Hilary Summers).  Tell me this doesn't bring you into solemn thought.

If

If … at the sound of wish

The summer sun would shine

And if … just a smile would do

To brush all the clouds from the sky

If … at the blink of an eye

The autumn leaves would whirl

And if … you could sigh a deep sigh

To scatter them over the earth

I'd blink my eyes

And wave my arms

I'd wish a wish

To stop all harm

If … at the wave of a hand

The winter snows would start

And if … you could just light a candle

To change people's feelings and hearts

I'd whisper love

In every land

To every child

Woman and man

That's what I'd do

If my wishes would come true

That's what I'd do

If my wishes could come true