I Was Young and Foolish

< instrumental opening >

 

I was young and foolish,

When I fell in love with you . . .

Not too wise in the ways of the world

Was I . . .

Young and foolish

Were the things I used to do,

Oh what silly tricks I would try!

 

I've changed my mind about many things,

Things I never knew before . . .

But though I've changed my mind about many things,

As time goes by,

I love you more!

 

If it was young and foolish,

To fall in love with you,

And to love you with all my heart as I do,

Let me be young and foolish . . .

My whole life through!

 

( If it was young and foolish,

To fall in love with you,

And to love you with all my heart as I do . . . )

Let me be young and foolish . . .

My whole life through!

 

I'll be young and foolish . . .

My whole life through!

 

Words and Music by Dick Manning  

Roncom Music Co. ASCAP

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Arranged by O.B. Masingill

With Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra ( and Chorus )

Produced by Hugo & Luigi

Recorded in Webster Hall, New York City

Recording Engineer: Bob Simpson

Recorded November 2, 1960

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