HIDDEN PERSUASION
(Wainwright Churchill III)

as recorded by Frank Sinatra
with Nelson Riddle & his Orchestra
August 31st 1960 Hollywood


There's hidden persuasion within your eyes,
Your charming indifference is but a disguise.
I would be glad to love you if love is in the deal,
But I must feel quite certain that the love is for real!

Your hidden persuasion seems quite sincere,
Perhaps my evasion is meaningless fear.
Since every gain requires the element of chance,
Here's hoping at least we'll find romance!

Your hidden persuasion seems quite sincere,
Perhaps my evasion is meaningless fear.
Since every gain requires that element of chance,
Here's hopin' at least we'll find romance,
Here's hoping at least we'll find romance!



(Transcribed by Peter Akers - October 2015)