Noël Coward - Try To Learn To Love lyrics

As sung April 27, 1928 ln kindergartens In country or town Our education begins, Like little Spartans Were taught to crush down The inclination to sin. When we change to gentle adolescence Things get rather strained, Theres a strange, peculiar effervescence No one has explained. First you learn to spell A little bit, Then, if you excel A little bit, Other things as well A little bit Come your way; Though the process may be slow to you Knowledge of the world will flow to you, Steadily you grow a little bit, Day by day; Though you're too gentle, sentimental, In fact, quite a dreary bore, Though you're aesthetic, apathetic To all men but Bernard Shaw, Use the velvet glove A little bit, Emulate the dove A little bit, Try to learn to love a little bit more. Verse 2 (not used in this recording) The art of wooing, I'm firmly resolved, For men is terribly crude. To be pursuing Is not so involved As having to be pursued. Doubts and fears Make women work much faster Though they're frail and weak, Taking years Successfully to master Feminine technique. Refrain 2 (not used in this recording) First you droop your eyes A little bit, Then if you are wise A little bit Register surprise A little bit, If he's bold, Stamp your foot with some celerity, Murmur with intense sincerity That his immature temerity Leaves you cold. But when you get him You must let him And whisper sweetly, Indiscreetly, He's the boy that you adore Use the moon above A little bit, Emulate the dove A little bit, Try to learn to love a little bit more.