I GREW UP TODAY
(Ron Dante / Roger Atkins)


Barbara Jean English - 1964



Doll houses and jacks are children's toys
But so much kinder than boys
Just yesterday I was a kid, I'd play
Now one mistake leads me into heartache

I grew up today-ay-ay-yeah
I grew up today, yeah
Someone has made me a fool
I found out love ain't nice
It isn't worth the price
Love isn't good, it's cruel
Much too cruel

Young hearts place too much faith in others
Especially their lovers
But overnight the world is full of fright
It's fantasy to believe in children's dreams

I grew up today-ay-ay-yeah
I grew up today
Someone has made me a fool
I found out love ain't nice
It isn't worth the price
Love isn't good, it's cruel

(Instrumental Break)

I grew up today-ay-ay-yeah-yeah
I grew up today
Someone has made me a fool
I found out love ain't nice
It isn't worth the price
Love isn't good, it's cruel
Much too cruel
Love is cruel
Much too cruel
Love is........FADE







(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - October 2011)