From the musical “Mr. President”, 1962
Words and music by Irving Berlin
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Don’t be afraid of romance
Don’t be so frightened, come on take a chance
Don’t stop to question is this the real thing
Don’t be afraid to let go
Don’t run away till you know
Romance is best while you’re young
That’s when the sweetest of love songs are sung
That’s when your daydreams
Are filled with moonlight
Don’t be afraid when you start
You have nothing to lose but your heart