Way You Look Tonight, The - Very Good Years

Some day, when i’m awfully low, When the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you… And the way you look tonight. Yes you’re lovely, with your smile so warm And your cheeks so soft, There is nothing for me but to love you, And the way you look tonight. With […]

That’s Life - Very Good Years

Writer(s): kay/gordon/kay/gordon That’s life, that’s what people say. You’re riding’ high in april, Shot down in may. But i know i’m gonna change that tune, When i’m back on top in june. That’s life, funny as it seems. Some people get their kicks, Steppin’ on dreams; But i don’t let it get me down, ’cause […]

Summer Wind - Very Good Years

The summer wind, came blowin’ in – from across the sea It lingered there, so warm and fair – to walk with me All summer long, we sang a song – and strolled on golden sand Two sweethearts, and the summer wind Like painted kites, those days and nights – went flyin’ by The world […]

Strangers In The Night - Very Good Years

Writer(s): kaempfert/singleton/snyder Strangers in the night exchanging glances Wond’ring in the night What were the chances we’d be sharing love Before the night was through. Something in your eyes was so inviting, Something in you smile was so exciting, Something in my heart, Told me i must have you. Strangers in the night, two lonely […]

Send In The Clowns - Very Good Years

Writer(s): sondheim Isn’t it rich, aren’t we a pair Me here at last on the ground – and you in mid-air Send in the clowns Isn’t it bliss, don’t you approve One who keeps tearing around – and one who can’t move But where are the clowns – send in the clowns Just when i […]

Night And Day - Very Good Years

Writer(s): cole porter Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom When the jungle shadows fall Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock As it stands against the wall Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops When the summer shower is through So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you […]

New York, New York - Very Good Years

new york, new york Start spreading the news, i’m leaving today I want to be a part of it – new york, new york These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it – new york, new york I wanna wake up in a city, that doesn’t sleep And find […]

Nancy - Very Good Years

Writer(s): silvers/van heusen If i don’t see her each day, i miss her Gee what a thrill, each time i kiss her Believe me, i’ve got a case On nancy, with the laughing face She takes the winter and makes it summer And summer could take some lessons from her Picture a tomboy in lace […]

My Way - Very Good Years

and now, the end is near; And so i face the final curtain. My friend, i’ll say it clear, I’ll state my case, of which i’m certain. I’ve lived a life that’s full. I’ve traveled each and ev’ry highway; And more, much more than this, I did it my way. Regrets, i’ve had a few; […]

My Kind Of Town - Very Good Years

now this could only happen to a guy like me And only happen in a town like this So may i say to each of you most gratefully As i throw each one of you a kiss This is my kind of town, chicago is My kind of town, chicago is My kind of people […]