WHEN WE COME OF AGE

Nick Aquaviva / Gimbel

as recorded by Joni James
with The Ray Charles Singers
and orchestra conducted by David Terry
1954


(When we come of age,
When we come of age,
Then, then, then, then)

You said, when we come of age,
You would give a true love, a great love to me!
You vowed, When we come of age,
You would bring me heaven, share it with me!

Through the awkward young years,
I would dream of you,
Fearing as a child fears,
You'd find someone new!

Time passed,
And the doubting too,
When we came of age,
All you promised came true!

(I remember you said, When we come of age,
You would give a great love, a true love to me!)
You vowed, when we come of age,
You would bring me heaven and share it with me!

Through the awkward young years,
I would dream of you,
Fearing as a child fears,
You'd find someone new!

Time passed,
And the doubting too,
As we came of age,
All you promised came true!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - March 2018)