< instrumental opening > 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!