Song Description
A nostalgic, sentimental look at an incurable romantic
| Song Length |
5:17 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Enchanting, Tranquil |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Old Romantic
words & music by
wm Alan Ross
© 2003 Craggie Hope Music (ASCAP)
The incurable old romantic
Looks out the window alone in his dreams
Lost in a life fantastic
Of courtly love and gallant chivalry
You know all the familiar antics
Flowers for no apparent reason
Just some of that old Sinatra
A dash of Astaire is always in season
(Chorus):
He'll romance you through the night
Softly bathed in candlelight
Hopelessly swept off your feet
By the magic of the old romantic
Curing the old romantic
Is near impossible, it's deep in the genes
Like cleaning out the attic
It's tough to get past old memories
He used to be so frantic
They say something changed him; never been the same
He'll wax a tad nostalgic
The old romantic's in another place and time
Repeat chorus.
(Bridge):
A gentleman who champions
That old fashioned bliss
A debonair extraordinaire
Who tends to reminisce
Repeat chorus.
The incurable old romantic
Looks out the window alone in his dreams