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When the World Was Young

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WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG (FEMALE LYRICS)

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 webmaster@johnnymercer.com

27 October 2006

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 WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG (FEMALE LYRICS)

Verse 1.

They call me coquette, and mademoiselle,

And I must admit I like it quite well.

It’s something to be the darling of all;

Le grande femme fatale – the belle of the ball,

There’s nothing as gay as life in Paris ,

There’s no other person, I’d rather be,

I love what I do – I  love what I see,

But where is the schoolgirl that used to be me….

Chorus 1.

Ah, the apple trees,

Where at garden teas,

Jack-o-lanterns swung:

Fashions of the day,

Vests of applique,

Dresses of shantung,

Only yesterday.

When The World Was Young

Verse 2.

While sitting around we often recall,

The laugh of the year – the night of them all,

The blonds who was so attractive that year,

Some opening night that made us all cheer;

Remember that time we all got so tight,

And Jacques and Antoine got into a fight,

The gendarmes who came, passed out like a light,

I laugh with the rest – it’s all very bright.

Chorus 2.

Ah, the apple trees,

Sunlight memories,

Where the hammock swung,

On our backs we’d lie;

Looking at the shy,

Till the stars were strung,

Only last July,

When the World Was Young.

Verse 3.

You’ll see me in Cape D’Antibes , or in Spain ,

I follow the sun by boat or by plane,

It’s any old millionaire in a storm,

For I’ve got my mink to keep my heart warm:

And sometimes I drink too much with the crowd,

And, sometimes I talk a little too loud,

My head may be aching, but it’s unbowed,

And sometimes I see it all through the cloud…

Chorus 3.

Ah, the apple trees,

And the hive of bees,

Where we once got stung,

Summers at Bordeau:

Rowing at bateau,

Where the willow hung,

Just a dream ago,

When the World Was Young

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Lyric search

From: roberte@um.montevallo.edu

Date: 9/1/99
Time: 6:37:25 PM
Remote Name: 207.157.59.59

Comments

I am needing the lyrics to "When the world was young" and would be grateful to anyone who can supply them.

When the world was young

From: rbuehler@morgan.ucs.mun.ca

Date: 1/22/00
Time: 7:36:21 PM
Remote Name: 134.153.42.50

Comments

Are there French lyrics to this song? Has it been recorded in French? I would appreciate someone e-mailing me the answer. Thanks, Dick Buehler

When the World was Young (the French)

From: Dick Buehler rbuehler@morgan.ucs.mun.ca
Date: 11/23/99
Time: 5:09:20 PM
Remote Name: 134.153.42.50

Comments

What is the French title of When the World was Young (one of the world's most beautiful songs)? Does anyone know of a recording of the French version? If yes, I'd appreciate an email with the information. Thanks. Dick Buehler

Re: Johnny Mercer lyrics

From: webmaster@johhymercer.com

Date: 11/29/99
Time: 5:55:49 PM
Remote Name: 24.4.252.72

Comments

When The World Was Young= Le Chevalier de Paris The alternate English is (Ah, the Apple Trees) with the French (Les Pommiers Doux) The only recording that I am familiar with is by Edith Piaf,,on Hymme a La'amour (Hymme to Love)..an EMI France title.

When the World Was Young

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Date: 8/18/98
Time: 1:07:39 PM
Remote Name: 24.3.196.34

Comments

Posted by D.J. on May 09, 1998 at 22:27:50:

In Reply to: Lyrics for "When the World was Young" posted by Vince Roland on April 01, 1998 at 16:40:26:

Here's the lyrics. I don't think I made any errors typing it.

Lyrics are by Johnny Mercer & Angele Vannier Music by Philippe Bloch Song written in 1950

1. It isn't by chance I happen to be, A boulevardier, the toast of Paris. For over the noise, the talk and the smoke, I'm good for a laugh, a drink or a joke. I walk in a room, a party or ball, "Come sit over here" somebody will call. "A drink for M'sieur, a drink for us all! But how many times I stop and recall.

Ah, the apple trees, Blossoms in the breeze, That we walked among, Lying in the hay, Games we used to play, While the rounds were sung, Only yesterday when the world was young.

2. Wherever I go they mention my name, And that in itself, is some sort of fame, "Come by for a drink, we're having a game," Wherever I go I'm glad that I came. The talk is quite gay, the company fine, There's laughter and lights, and glamour and wine, And beautiful girls and some of them mine, But often my eyes see a diff'rent shine.

Ah, the apple trees, Sunlit memories, Where the hammock swung, On our backs we'd lie, Looking at the sky, Till the stars were strung, Only last July when the world was young.

3. While sitting around, we often recall, The laugh of the year, the night of them all. The blonde who was so attractive that year, Some opening night that made us all cheer. Remember that time we all got so tight, And Jacques and Antoine got into a fight. The gendarmes who came, passed out like a light, I laugh with the rest, it's all very bright.

Ah, the apple trees, And the hive of bees Where we once got stung, Summers at Bordeaux, Rowing the bateau, Where the willow hung, Just a dream ago, when the world was young.

Posted by john on May 18, 1998 at 10:40:02:

In Reply to: When The World Was Young posted by Jim Smith on May 09, 1998 at 12:17:29:

: HI does anyone have lyrics or music to when the world was young? I love this song, very beautiful. thanks, if you do please email me.

: Jim

did'nt you get a reply Jim? Say the word and i'lldig up a disk and write the words for you

Posted by Vince Roland on April 01, 1998 at 16:40:26:

Desperately seeking the lyrics to "When the World was
young". Where can I find a recording of it?

Posted by D.J. on May 09, 1998 at 22:27:50:

In Reply to: Lyrics for "When the World was Young" posted by Vince Roland on April 01, 1998 at 16:40:26:

Here's the lyrics. I don't think I made any errors typing it.

Lyrics are by Johnny Mercer & Angele Vannier
Music by Philippe Bloch
Song written in 1950

1. It isn't by chance I happen to be,
A boulevardier, the toast of Paris.
For over the noise, the talk and the smoke,
I'm good for a laugh, a drink or a joke.
I walk in a room, a party or ball,
"Come sit over here" somebody will call.
"A drink for M'sieur, a drink for us all!
But how many times I stop and recall.

Ah, the apple trees,
Blossoms in the breeze,
That we walked among,
Lying in the hay,
Games we used to play,
While the rounds were sung,
Only yesterday when the world was young.

2. Wherever I go they mention my name,
And that in itself, is some sort of fame,
"Come by for a drink, we're having a game,"
Wherever I go I'm glad that I came.
The talk is quite gay, the company fine,
There's laughter and lights, and glamour and wine,
And beautiful girls and some of them mine,
But often my eyes see a diff'rent shine.

Ah, the apple trees,
Sunlit memories,
Where the hammock swung,
On our backs we'd lie,
Looking at the sky,
Till the stars were strung,
Only last July when the world was young.

3. While sitting around, we often recall,
The laugh of the year, the night of them all.
The blonde who was so attractive that year,
Some opening night that made us all cheer.
Remember that time we all got so tight,
And Jacques and Antoine got into a fight.
The gendarmes who came, passed out like a light,
I laugh with the rest, it's all very bright.

Ah, the apple trees,
And the hive of bees
Where we once got stung,
Summers at Bordeaux,
Rowing the bateau,
Where the willow hung,
Just a dream ago, when the world was young.

Posted by Marlise Parker on April 11, 1998 at 09:22:31:

In Reply to: Lyrics for "When the World was Young" posted by Vince Roland on April 01, 1998 at 16:40:26:

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