Written by: Sammy Cahn
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen
Arranged by: Johnny Mandel
Label: Reprise Records
Recorded: December 19, 1960
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Life is dull, it's nothing but
one big lull, then presto you do a skull
And find that you're reeling,
she sighs and you're feeling like a toy on a string
And your heart goes:
"Ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding"
How could that funny face that
seemed to be common place
Project you right in to space.
without any warning
Don't know if its morning,
night-time, winter or spring
What's the difference:
Ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding
She takes (grabs) your hand -
this captivating creature
And like its planned - you're in
the phone book looking (hunting) for the nearest preacher
Life is swell, you're off to
that small hotel, and somewhere a village bell
Will sound in the steeple,
announcing to people, Love's the loveliest thing
And the bell goes:
"Ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding, ring-a-ding ding"