YOUNG AT HEART (Soundtrack)
Songs from the film "Young At Heart" (1954)
Starring Doris Day and Frank Sinatra
YOUNG AT HEART
Written by Johnny Richards & Carolyn Leigh
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you
If you're young at heart
For it's hard, you will find, to be narrow of mind
If you're young at heart
You can go to extremes with impossible schemes
You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams
And life gets more exciting with each passing day
And love is either in your heart or on its way
Dont you know that its worth every treasure on earth
To be young at heart
For as rich as you are its much better by far
To be young at heart
And if you should survive to a hundred and five
Look at all you'll derive out of being alive
And here is the best part, you have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart
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"Till My Love Comes To Me"
Written by Ray Heindorf & Paul Francis Webster
- Based on Mendelssohn's "On Wings of Song"
Performed by Doris Day
The night is dressed up for dreaming
And on the meadows below
A star falls out of the heavens
And fades in the afterglow
The wind embraces the willow
The ivy clings to the tree
My arms are waiting to hold my love
Wherever my lover may be
And so I'll walk in the moonlight
Till my love comes to me
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READY, WILLING AND ABLE
Written by by Dick Gleason, Floyd Huddeston & Al Rinker
Performed by Doris Day & Chorus
I'm ready, willin' and able
And honey, now it's up to you
So lay your cards on the table
And tell me what you plan to do
I'm ready, I'm able and willin'
To join you in a little fun
But I won't take second billing
I've got to be your number one
I'm ready to give you my heart, dear
I'm willing to hand you the key
And I'm able to say from the start, dear
It's never belonged to anyone else but me
Oh, I'm ready, I'm willin' and able
So if you want a love that's true
Just lay your cards on the table
'Cause honey, now it's up to you
I'm ready
Oh yes, you know I'm ready, baby
I'm willin'
Oh yes, you know I'm willin', baby
I'm able
Oh yes, you know I'm able, baby
Now I've stated my condition
I've got lots of ammunition
Ready, willin' and I'm able
So if you want a love that's true
Just lay your cards on the table
'Cause honey
Honey, now it's up to you
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HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS
Written by Ray Heindorf, Charles Henderson & Don Pippin
Performed by Doris Day
Hold me in your arms, hold me in your arms
Tonight was meant to be
Hold me in your arms, thrill me with your charms
Your lips were meant for me
Never let me go, suddenly I know
I've never loved before
With every kiss my head is spinning
This is the moment I've waited for
Tonight is only the beginning
Hold me in your arms forevermore
(Hold me in your arms) Hold me in your arms
Tonight was meant to be
(Hold me in your arms) Thrill me with your charms
Your lips were meant for me
Never let me go, suddenly I know
I've never loved before
With every kiss my head is spinning
This is the moment I've waited for
Tonight is only the beginning
Hold me in your arms forevermore
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SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
Written by George & Ira Gershwin
Performed by Frank Sinatra
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that she turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
To one who'll watch over me
Although I may not be the man
Some girls think of as handsome
But to her heart I'll carry the key
Won't you tell her please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh how I need
Someone to watch over me
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JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS
Written by Cole Porter
Performed by Frank Sinatra
It was just one o' those things
Just one o' those crazy flings
One o' those bells that now and then rings
Just one o' those things
It was just one o' those nights
Just one o' those fabulous flights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
Yes, it was one o' those things
If we'd thought a bit about the end of it
When we started painting that town
We'd have been aware that our love affair
Was too hot not to cool down
So goodbye, goodbye, bye-bye, goodbye, baby, and amen
Here's hopin' we meet now and then
It was great fun
But it was just one o' those things
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FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW
(Traditional)
Performed by Doris Day & Cast Members
For he's a jolly good fellow
For he's a jolly good fellow
For he's a jolly good fellow
Which nobody can deny
Which nobody can deny
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ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD)
Written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Quarter to three, there's no one in the place except you and me
So, set 'em up, Joe, I got a little story you oughtta know
We're drinkin', my friend, to the end of a brief episode
So, make it one for my baby and one more for the road
I got the routine, put another nickel in the machine
I'm feelin' so bad, won't you make the music easy and sad
I could tell you a lot, but you've got to be true to your code
So, make it one for my baby and one more for the road
You'd never know it, but buddy I'm a kinda poet
And I got a lot of things to say
And when I'm gloomy, you simply gotta listen to me
Till it's all talked away
Well, that's how it goes and Joe, I know your gettin' anxious to close
So, thanks for the cheer, I hope you didn't mind my bendin' your ear
But this torch that I found must be drowned or it soon might explode
So, make it one for my baby and one more for the road
The long, that long road
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THERE'S A RISING MOON (FOR EVERY FALLING STAR)
Written by Paul Francis Webster & Sammy Fain
Performed by Doris Day
So what, it's raining. won't help complaining
Fundamental rules of nature still apply
Look up at the sky
There's a rising moon for every falling star
Makes no difference just how sad or blue you are
One never knows about tomorrow
Jjust what another day may bring
One moment in your heart it's Winter
Comes a rose and suddenly it's Spring
There'll be times of sorrow
There'll be times of joy
And a bright tomorrow for each girl and boy
Who knows what happiness is waiting
Just a kiss away from where you are
There's a rising moon for every falling star
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YOU, MY LOVE
Written by Mack Gordon & Jimmy Van Heusen
Performed by Frank Sinatra & Doris Day
FRANK:
My love is ever you, my love
Now and forever, you my love
You walked into my lonely world
What peace of mind your smile unfurled
Yes and because of you, my love
My wishful dream came true, my love
In my uncertain heart I'm only certain of
How much I love you, my love
DORIS:
Yes and because of you, my love
My wishful dream came true, my love
BOTH:
In my uncertain heart I'm only certain of
How much I love you, my love
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YOUNG AT HEART (End Titles)
Written by Johnny Richards & Carolyn Leigh
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you
If you're young at heart
For it's hard, you will find, to be narrow of mind
If you're young at heart
And if you should survive to a hundred and five
Look at all you'll derive out of being alive
And here is the best part, you have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart
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All songs transcribed and/or verfified by Mel Priddle - October 2008)
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