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I was young and foolish, 
When I fell in love with you . . . 
Not too wise in the ways of the world 
Was I . . . 
Young and foolish 
Were the things I used to do, 
Oh what silly tricks I would try! 
  
I've changed my mind about many things, 
Things I never knew before . . . 
But though I've changed my mind about many things, 
As time goes by, 
I love you more! 
  
If it was young and foolish, 
To fall in love with you, 
And to love you with all my heart as I do, 
Let me be young and foolish . . . 
My whole life through! 
  
( If it was young and foolish, 
To fall in love with you, 
And to love you with all my heart as I do . . . ) 
Let me be young and foolish . . . 
My whole life through! 
  
I'll be young and foolish . . . 
My whole life through!