Written by: Sammy Cahn
Written by: Saul Chaplin
With Count Basie and his
Orchestra
Arranged by: Neal Hefti
Album Title: The Reprise Collection, Disc 1
Label: Reprise Records
Recorded: October 2, 1962
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Well, this is my first affair,
please be kind
Handle my heart with care,
please be kind
This is all so grand, my dreams
are on parade
If you'll just understand,
they'll never, never fade
So tell me your love's sincere,
please be kind
Tell me I needn't fear, please
be kind
'cause if you leave me, dear, I
know my heart will lose its mind
If you love me, please be kind
This is my first affair, so
<trumpet blast> a-please be kind
Handle my heart with care, oh
<two trumpet blasts> a-please be kind
<instrumental>
So tell me your love's sincere,
yes, please be kind
Tell me I needn't fear, please
be kind
'cause if you leave me, dear, I
know my heart will lose its mind
If you love me, baby, please be
kind