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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Vocals
Marty Paich
Marty Paich
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley
Songwriter
Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse
Songwriter
Marty Paich
Marty Paich
Arranger

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
What kind of fool am I?
Who never fell in love
It seems that I'm the only one
That I have been thinking of
[Verse 2]
What kind of man is this?
An empty shell
A lonely cell in which
An empty heart must dwell
[Verse 3]
What kind of lips are these?
That lied with every kiss
That whispered empty words of love
That left me alone like this
[Verse 4]
Why can't I fall in love?
Like any other man
And maybe then I'll know
What kind of fool I am
[Verse 5]
What kind of clown am I?
What do I know of life?
Why can't I cast away this mask of play and live my life?
[Verse 6]
Why can't I fall in love?
Like any other man
And maybe then I'll know
What kind of fool I am
Written by: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse

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