Sam Cooke – What A Wonderful World (1960)

About the song

Introducing the timeless classic “What A Wonderful World” by the incomparable Sam Cooke. This heartwarming ballad is a beautiful celebration of life’s simple joys and the beauty that surrounds us every day.

Written by Sam Cooke himself and released in 1960 as part of his album “The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke,” this song quickly captured the hearts of listeners around the world. Though it didn’t achieve significant chart success upon its initial release, “What A Wonderful World” has since become one of Cooke’s most beloved and enduring songs, cherished for its uplifting message and soulful melody.

With its soul-stirring lyrics and Cooke’s smooth, velvety voice, “What A Wonderful World” invites listeners to pause and appreciate the beauty of the world around them. From the vibrant colors of nature to the warmth of human connection, the song reminds us of the simple pleasures that make life truly extraordinary.

While Sam Cooke’s rendition of “What A Wonderful World” may not have reached the top of the charts during his lifetime, it has since been covered by numerous artists and featured in various films, commercials, and television shows, solidifying its status as a timeless classic.

So, whether you’re feeling nostalgic for days gone by or simply in need of a reminder of life’s beauty, let Sam Cooke’s “What A Wonderful World” be your soundtrack to a brighter, more hopeful tomorrow.

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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