Accent On Youth

by Dinah Washington

From the album: Dinah Sings Bessie Smith

Track 12 of 15 on Dinah Sings Bessie Smith (1958).

Duration: 3:20

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Lyrics for Accent On Youth

Why is the rose beginning to bud in Spring? Why are the birds beginning to fly and sing? And why have I this new sensation? It's just the accent on youth! Why do I long for kisses so fresh and sweet? Here in my arms the picture is so complete. It really needs no explanation, It's called the accent on youth! You are tempting and divine, Like intoxicating wine. I am yours and you are mine; How can we grow old? What makes this night resemble the blushing dawn? What brings us here, confessing that love is born? Although we call it inspiration, But it's nothing but the accent on youth! You are tempting and divine, Like intoxicating wine. I am yours and you are mine; How can we grow old? What makes this night resemble the blushing dawn? What brings us here, confessing that love is born? Although we call it inspiration, But it's nothing baby but the accent on youth!

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More from Dinah Sings Bessie Smith

  1. Look To The Rainbow
  2. Ill Wind
  3. A Cottage For Sale
  4. All Of Me
  5. More Than You Know
  6. There'll Be Some Changes Made
  7. Goodbye
  8. Willow Weep For Me
  9. Make Me A Present Of You
  10. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  11. I Could Have Told You
  12. Accent On Youth
  13. What Is This Thing Called Love
  14. The Show Must Go On
  15. Birth Of The Blues / I Don't Hurt Any More