Sam Cooke – What A Wonderful World

About the song

“What A Wonderful World” is an iconic song that has been covered by countless artists over the years, but the definitive version remains Sam Cooke’s soulful rendition. Released in 1960, the song quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and number two on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. It has since become a staple of popular culture, appearing in countless films, television shows, and commercials.

The song’s enduring popularity is due in part to its simple yet profound message of love and appreciation for the world around us. Cooke’s warm and expressive vocals perfectly capture the song’s sentiment, and the gentle melody is both soothing and uplifting. The lyrics, written by Bob Thiele and George Douglas, are full of vivid imagery that paints a picture of a world full of beauty and wonder.

“What A Wonderful World” has been praised by critics and fans alike for its timeless appeal. It has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and the National Recording Registry, and it has been voted one of the greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. The song continues to inspire and uplift listeners today, and it is sure to remain a beloved classic for many years to come.

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Lyrics

Don’t know much about history
Don’t know much biology
Don’t know much about a science book
Don’t know much about the French I took

But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me, too
What a wonderful world this would be

Don’t know much about geography
Don’t know much trigonometry
Don’t know much about algebra
Don’t know what a slide rule is for

But I do know one and one is two
And if this one could be with you
What a wonderful world this would be

Now, I don’t claim to be an A student
But I’m trying to be
For maybe by being an A student, baby
I can win your love for me

Don’t know much about history
Don’t know much biology
Don’t know much about a science book
Don’t know much about the French I took

But I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me, too
What a wonderful world this would be

La ta ta ta ta ta ta (History)
Hmm-mm-mm (Biology)
La ta ta ta ta ta ta (Science book)
Hmm-mm-mm (French I took)

Yeah, but I do know that I love you
And I know that if you love me, too
What a wonderful world this would be