Young At Heart
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Fairy tales can come true
It can happen to you if you're young at heart
For it's hard, you will find
To be narrow of mind if you're young at heart

You can go to extremes with impossible schemes
You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams
And life gets more exciting with each passing day
And love is either in your heart or on it's way

Don't you know that it's worth
Every treasure on earth to be young at heart
For as rich as you are
It's much better by far to be young at heart

And if you should survive to a hundred and five
Look at all you'll derive out of bein' alive
And here is the best part, you have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart

And if you should survive to a hundred and five
Look at all you'll derive out of bein' alive




And here is the best part, you have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's "Young at Heart" is a song that encourages listeners not to lose their sense of wonder and curiosity as they grow older. The lyrics are reminiscent of fairy tales, stating: "Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you if you're young at heart." The song suggests that being "young at heart" allows a person to be open-minded and not "narrow of mind." This mentality will enable them to pursue impossible dreams, find joy in life despite its challenges, and experience the excitement of falling in love.


The song further states that it is worth more than any treasure on earth to remain young at heart, regardless of wealth or social status. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their age and look forward to a long and fulfilling life, even if they should live to a hundred and five. The song ends on a positive note, stating that those who are already young at heart have a head start in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Fairy tales can come true
Like the stories we hear as children, dreams and aspirations are achievable if we believe in them.


It can happen to you if you're young at heart
Success is more easily attained if one maintains a youthful mentality and outlook on life.


For it's hard, you will find
The process of achieving success and happiness can be challenging.


To be narrow of mind if you're young at heart
Having a closed mindset will hinder your ability to achieve your dreams, so it's important to be open-minded.


You can go to extremes with impossible schemes
With an imaginative and creative mindset, seemingly impossible goals can be within reach.


You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams
Even when setbacks occur, maintaining a positive attitude can help you persevere and ultimately achieve success.


And life gets more exciting with each passing day
As we grow older, there are always new challenges and experiences that make life more interesting and exciting.


And love is either in your heart or on it's way
Love is an essential aspect of life and can bring joy and fulfillment to those who seek it.


Don't you know that it's worth
It's important to realize the value of maintaining a youthful outlook on life.


Every treasure on earth to be young at heart
Having a youthful mentality is more valuable than any material possession.


For as rich as you are
No matter how wealthy or successful you may become, having a youthful mindset is still essential.


It's much better by far to be young at heart
Overall, life is more enjoyable and fulfilling if we maintain a youthful outlook on things.


And if you should survive to a hundred and five
Even as we grow older, there is still much to look forward to and experience in life.


Look at all you'll derive out of bein' alive
Life is a precious gift and we should strive to make the most of it while we are still here.


And here is the best part, you have a head start
Those who maintain a youthful mentality have an advantage in truly enjoying all that life has to offer.


If you are among the very young at heart
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of having a youthful, optimistic outlook on life in order to enjoy it to the fullest.




Lyrics © JUNE'S TUNES LTD. PARTNERSHIP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Johnny Richards

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@j.michaellopez8900

Great write up buddy ! They
Were THE Greatest Pros OF Show Business and Some ! The Rat Pack was
started by
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50's ! Ciao everyone .
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P.S. Sammy Davis Used to
Entertain on stage with his
Father and Uncle at THE APPOLLO Theatre when
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@antoinefougere-ramsamooj1907

I am mainly doing this for myself for future re-watches, but if it is helpful for others, even better.

00:00 Intro/Johnny Carson introduces Dean Martin
5:15 - Dean Martin arrives
6:40 - "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On"
9:23 - "King of the Road"
11:45 - A bit of banter between Dean, Sammy, and Frank + Dean cracking jokes
14:00 - "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime"
16:45 - "Volare/On an Evening in Roma" Medley
19:35 - Dean cracking more jokes
20:35 - "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You"
22:40 - Johnny Carson introduces Sammy Davis Jr.
23:10 - Sammy Davis Jr. arrives
23:20 - "My Shining Hour"
25:09 - Sammy Davis Jr. chats up the audience
26:18 - "Who Can I Turn To?"
29:15 - Sammy Davis Jr. praises Michael Silva, one of the drummers in the orchestra
29:48 - "I've Got You Under My Skin/You've Come a Long Way From St. Louis/Hit the Road Jack/You Are My Sunshine/Bee-Bom" Medley
36:40 - Sammy being hilarious
39:00 - Sammy talks about Fred Astaire
40:05 - "One For My Baby"
40:38 - Sammy's touching tribute to Nat "King" Cole
45:52 - Johnny Carson introduces Frank Sinatra
46:10 - Frank Sinatra arrives
46:36 - "Get Me to the Church"
48:45 - "Fly Me to the Moon"
51:29 - "Luck Be a Lady"
56:06 - "I Only Have Eyes For You"
58:35 - "I've Got You Under My Skin"
1:02:00 - Frank says hi to the audience
1:03:28 - "Please Be Kind" (With a little help from Dean)
1:06:27 - "You Make Me Feel So Young" (With little more help from Dean)
1:09:54 - "My Kind of Town"
1:13:00 - The Rat Pack on stage being the Rat Pack
1:16:10 - "Happy Birthday" to Frank's daughter, Tina
1:16:40 - More of the Rat Pack being the Rat Pack
1:22:50 - The Rat Pack and the audience applaud the orchestra
1:25:17 - Comedy bit just before "Birth of the Blues"
1:25:54 - "Birth of the Blues"
1:28:17 - Bows
1:29:00 - Johnny Carson closes the show



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@moeskeetz5473

Who’s back in 2024? 😎

@countrycorndog

Who's having a watch again in 2023? 😀

@robertdesgrottes6706

I watch this at least once a year since I first saw it on Nick at Nite after Frank's passing.

@harrismd8005

Gotta go back in time to see real talent!

@richardwoolrich1000

Yes just about Dec 16th 2023

@usaneebeilles9510

I came by quite often during the year😊 recharging my humoured and adding fresh air to my days.

Happy holiday🎅guys.

@harshnaini

Watching it in 2024

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@marbi6917

Im 23, i want to travel back in time and be there for those 2 hours they were. But i'll just sit here and cry, and listen, and sing, and cry again. These were special special times.

@yannickleroux3212

Agree

@angelfishbone

me too friend <3

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