A popular song from 1961.
Words by Sammy Cahn.
Music by James Van Heusen.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- 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 into space
Without any warning?
Don’t know if it’s morning,
Night time, winter or spring
What’s the difference?
Ring-a-ding ding
Ring-a-ding ding
Ring-a-ding ding
She takes your hand
This captivating creature
And like it’s planned
You’re in the phone book
Looking 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
She takes your hand
This captivating creature
And like it’s planned
You’re in the phone book
Looking 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
Ring-a-ding ding
Ring-a-ding ding
Ring-a-ding ding
Ring-a-ding ding