I go out most nights
Attracted by the lights
Listen to the jazz in Harry's bar
And I know it won't be long
Before they play that song
Do you know how wonderful you are?
It's a sentimental sound
Make me want to fool around
With somebody who is wishing on a star
I pull my hat down low
Go up and say hello
Do you know how wonderful you are?

I've always struggled with the art of conversation
And there'll be those for whom this song has no appeal
But I know it works for me
And I'm sure you will agree
That it illustrates exactly how I feel

Things can happen fast
Some things are built to last
I've seen it all go down in Harry's bar

Though we've only just begun
This show will run and run
Do you know how wonderful you are?

I've always struggled with the art of conversation
And there'll be those for whom this song has no appeal
But I know it works for me
And I'm sure you will agree
That it illustrates exactly how I feel

Things can happen fast
Some things are built to last
I've seen it all go down in Harry's bar

Though we've only just begun
This show will run and run
Do you know how wonderful you are?
Do you know how wonderful you are?
Do you know how wonderful you are?


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    Gordon Haskell is the man.

    Thats gotta mean something coming from a 16 year old. :)

    Andaahon June 17, 2002   Link

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