Lyrics of
Wonderful World

Wonderful World, also known as Dont Know Much About History, was written by Sam Cooke, Lou Adler, and Herb Alpert. Originally released in 1960, it has become one of Cookes most recognized singles. The song emphasizes the importance of love over academic knowledge and has become a classic, covered by many artists over the years. The inspiration for the lyrics came from a conversation between Cooke and Adler about the importance of knowledge versus ... happiness in love. See more [+]

Don't know much about history,
Don't know much bi-ology.
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 ge-ography,
Don't know much trigo-nometry.
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 tryin' to be.
For maybe by being an 'A' student, baby,
I could win your love for me.

Don't know much about history,
Don't know much bi-ology.
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 (history),
Mmm (bi-ology).
Woah, la ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta, (science book),
Mmm (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.